--- title: "Rubiix Breakdown: Working from Home Actual Cost Method" description: "Rubiix Breakdown: Working from Home Actual Cost Method" image: https://rubiix.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/qtq80-fGMgm0.jpg --- ** [![Rubiix Business Accountants Logo](https://rubiix.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Rubiix_BeigeGreen.png?width=150&height=56&name=Logo_Rubiix_BeigeGreen.png "Rubiix Business Accountants Logo")](https://rubiix.com.au) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Rubiix Breakdown: Working from Home Actual Cost Method June 01, 2024 **Actual Cost Method Deductions **– When working from home, you can claim various deductions under the actual cost method. These deductions typically relate to expenses incurred due to working from your home office.  A [small business accountant](https://rubiix.com.au/business-accounting-services) familiar with the actual cost method can work through which expenses you qualify to claim and make sure your documentation meets ATO requirements. Here are common deductions that can be claimed: ### Common Deductions ### Deductions Requiring a Dedicated Home Office ### Limited Occupancy Expense Deductions Occupancy expense deductions can be claimed only in very limited circumstances.  Note that if the home is your primary place of residence and you elect to claim the following expenses, there may be Capital Gains Tax implications when the property is sold: ### Requirements to Claim Deductions ###### Internet & Phone, Office Supplies, and Office Furniture & Equipment: #### Utilities: Formula: WFH Hours * Cost per KW of electricity * Efficiency rating of each utility appliance = Utility deduction claimable #### Cleaning: Formula: Total cleaning expense * (Square meterage of home office / Square meterage of entire home) = Cleaning deduction claimable #### Occupancy Expenses (Mortgage Interest, Rent, Council & Water Rates, Home Insurance, and Land Taxes): Formula: Total occupancy expenses * (Square meterage of home office / Square meterage of entire home) = Occupancy deduction claimable ### Contact Us Have a question? 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