Employee WFH tax deductions denied in Federal Court
The ATO has successfully appealed a ruling that could have opened the door for employees across Australia to claim their home office rent expenses as income tax deductions.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has successfully appealed a ruling that could have opened the door for employees across Australia to claim their home office rent expenses as income tax deductions.
The Federal Court on Friday handed down its decision over a long-running stoush between the tax office and an ABC Sports presenter, who argued home office rent expenses incurred through the COVID-19 pandemic ought to be tax deductible.
The presenter, Ned Hall, was required to work partially from home during 2021 as public health restrictions affected Melbourne workplaces.
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