Coronavirus lockdowns spur rise in work expense claims for face masks and hand sanitiser – ABC News

With just a month left to get your tax return in on time, accountants are reporting a dramatic increase in claims for working from home, but they warn many people may be seriously short-changing their refunds.
Key points:

• Accountants are reporting a surge in Australians claiming home office equipment and electronics amid COVID shutdowns
• There are shortcuts to claiming working from home expenses but tax advisers warn they could result in far lower refunds
• Regardless of w…

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