Tax time. Maths nerd Christmas. It’s here once again.
As they do each and every year, we find that the list of things we can reasonably claim on tax has changed or moved around a bit. Though many of our corporate overlords are interested in return-to-office mandates, it’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic let the work-from-home genie out of the bottle, and there’s no putting it back. WFH has altered a lot about the way we live our daily lives.
Understanding that WFH had become a significant part of the working week for many, The Australian Tax Office (ATO) spent the last few years making changes to the criteria around deductibles to reflect the new rise of the home office. The good news for regular Kotaku Australia readers is that there are many items you can submit as deductions at tax time, and there may be a litany of gaming gear you’ve purchased in the last year that matches the 2024 criteria. That’s pretty good news for WFH gamers.
I see you getting excited, but hold on. Before we get into the gaming items you can claim on tax in 2024, we need to establish a few ground rules. I know, I know, you want the tax time juice, but cool your jets for a second because this is important.
You’re already yawning, I can tell. I’m going to try to explain this in a way that’s fun as well as informative because I know reading taxation information will put some of you straight to sleep. I cannot blame you for this.
Tax deductions are work-related expenses you can claim in .
