You can also claim a deduction for the additional running expenses you incur as a result of working from home. Running expenses are expenses relating to the use of facilities within your home, and include:

Electricity expenses for heating, cooling and lighting
The purchase of office equipment used for work – for example stationery, office furniture, laptops, etc.
The decline in value of office furniture and furnishings
Other items used for work (e.g. laptops) that have been purchased prior to the beginning of that financial year, and not claimed as a purchase in previous tax claims
Internet expenses
Phone expenses

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