IT & Office Professionals · FY2025-26 Edition
IT & Office Professional Tax Deduction Calculator
The WFH specialist: 70c/hr fixed rate vs actual cost, from your real numbers — with anti-double-dip warnings.
What's inside
- ✓70c/hr vs actual cost comparison — most workers never check which wins
- ✓Anti-double-dip warning: claims phone/internet only where allowed
- ✓Home-office equipment depreciation on top of either method
- ✓Certifications & self-education with the current-role test explained
- ✓Hours timesheet that satisfies the ATO's record-keeping rules
- ✓Current FY2025-26 rates on a sources tab with ATO links — nothing hard-coded
- ✓Tax saving estimate at your marginal rate (estimate only)
- ✓Record-keeping checklist matched to ATO substantiation rules
- ✓Print-ready one-page summary for your accountant
- ✓Medicare levy exemption + deductible super contribution support
- ✓No macros. Protected formulas. Works in Excel & Google Sheets.
Myth check — things you can't claim
- ✗Rent/mortgage isn't claimable as an employee
- ✗Coffee at your desk is private
- ✗No phone bills on top of the 70c rate
The full myths tab inside the workbook covers your occupation's complete list, straight from the ATO occupation guide.
General information only — not tax, legal or financial advice. This workbook applies published ATO rates and rules for FY2025-26 but does not consider your personal circumstances. We are not registered tax agents. Confirm your position at ato.gov.au or with a registered tax agent.