Work From Home Records Planner
Build an annual WFH hours estimate, compare deduction methods and see exactly which records you need to keep.
Subtract annual leave and weeks where you did not work from home.
Actual-cost comparison
Enter only the calculated work-related share—not the full household bill.
Fixed-rate estimate is higher — The two entered methods differ by $724. Choose only a method you can substantiate.
Recorded WFH hours1,035 hours
Fixed rate (70¢/hour)$724
Entered actual work-related costs$0
Keep a contemporaneous record of every hour worked from home plus at least one record for each expense included in the fixed rate. For actual costs, retain the bill and the calculation supporting its work-related share.
What this estimate includes
- The fixed rate is read from the selected tax-year configuration.
- The actual-cost comparison uses only the work-related amounts you enter.
- The result is a planning estimate; your records must support the hours and costs claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What records do I need for the ATO fixed-rate method?
Keep a contemporaneous record of all hours worked from home for the full year and at least one record for each type of expense covered by the fixed rate.
Can I claim internet separately when using the fixed rate?
No. The fixed rate already covers phone, internet, energy, stationery and computer consumables. Separately claiming those costs would duplicate the deduction.
Does this planner lodge a tax return?
No. It converts your work pattern into an annual hours estimate and compares it with actual work-related running costs you enter.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Tax year: 2025-26 and 2026-27
Record-planning estimate only. It does not determine eligibility, apportion private use, calculate depreciation or replace source documents. The ATO has published 70c per hour for 2024-25 and 2025-26 only; it has not yet published a 2026-27 rate, so 2026-27 figures carry 70c forward and will change if the ATO revises the practical compliance guideline.
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