Can I claim laptop on tax?
Laptops can be deductible where they are used for work, with apportionment for private use.
General guidance for Australian tax deductions only, not personal tax advice.
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See my work deduction areasWhen laptop may be claimable
- Work-related use must be demonstrated.
- Apportion private and work use.
- The way you claim may depend on the item cost and applicable depreciation or instant deduction rules.
When it is usually not claimable
- Purely private use is not claimable.
- Employer-provided or reimbursed devices are not claimable by you.
Records to keep
- Purchase receipt
- Work-use basis or usage diary
- Evidence of reimbursement status if relevant
Key question to ask yourself
Is the laptop used for work?
Quick answer
Sometimes claimable. Whether you can claim laptop 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
Deductly guide last reviewed: 2026-04-16
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