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John Buckley
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The ATO on Thursday urged all taxpayers to be aware that, while the temporary shortcut method will remain available to those claiming work-from-home deductions this year, personal and occupancy expenses, among others, cannot be claimed through any method.
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Personal expenses like coffee, tea and toilet paper — while may be made available by some employers — aren’t directly related to earning income, and cannot be claimed by taxpayers who were forced to adapt from hybrid working arrangements last year.