ATO releases updated guidance on work-related expenses for 2025-26
The ATO has updated its guidance on claiming work-related expenses, with a focus on working from home deductions and the revised fixed-rate method.
What this means
The ATO has refined the rules for claiming working-from-home expenses, including stricter documentation requirements for the fixed-rate method.
Why it matters
Doctors who work from home for administrative tasks may be able to claim deductions, but the record-keeping requirements have become stricter.
Who is affected
All individual taxpayers who claim work-related expenses, particularly those working from home.
Recommended Action
Review your working-from-home records and ensure you have a logbook or diary entries for the year.
What this means for doctors and medical practices
GPs who perform administrative work from home — such as reviewing results, telehealth documentation, or practice management — should track hours carefully.
Original source
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