Sometimes claimable

Can I claim home office electricity on tax?

Electricity used while working from home may be deductible as part of home office running costs.

General guidance for Australian tax deductions only, not personal tax advice.

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When home office electricity may be claimable

You perform income-earning work from home.
Only the work-related part is claimed using an acceptable method.

When it is usually not claimable

Private household electricity is not claimable.

Records to keep

Bills
Work-from-home records or calculation method

Quick answer

Sometimes claimable. Whether you can claim home office electricity usually comes down to work-related use, whether you paid for it yourself, whether any private portion is excluded, and whether you can support the claim with records.

Verify with current ATO guidance

ATO: Occupation and industry specific guides ATO: Records you need to keep ATO: Work-related deductions

Deductly guide last reviewed: 2026-04-16

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