Can I claim monitor arm or laptop stand on tax?
A monitor arm or laptop stand may be deductible where it forms part of your work setup and is used for income-earning activities.
General guidance for Australian tax deductions only, not personal tax advice.
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Find my missed deductionsWhen monitor arm or laptop stand may be claimable
- The item supports your work setup.
- Private use is excluded or apportioned if mixed.
When it is usually not claimable
- Private-only home setup items are not claimable.
Records to keep
- Receipt
- Work-use explanation
Quick answer
Sometimes claimable. Whether you can claim monitor arm or laptop stand 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.
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Deductly guide last reviewed: 2026-04-16
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