tax deductions

You cannot claim expenses of a private or capital nature, such as the cost of purchasing the property itself or improvements that add a new feature.

From the 2026-27 income year, a new $1,000 standard work-related deduction applies. This is an optional flat deduction for eligible employees who incur work-related expenses.

Freelancers in Sydney claim more than $2.8 billion in work-related expenses each year according to Australian Taxation Office data. A compliant home.