Reid said he used part of his home for work, showing a floor plan without dimensions indicating an office and storage area, totaling around 30% of his home. He got evidence from a former client and colleagues confirming he worked from home between 2012 and 2016.
From his first employer, Amcom, Reid received a letter confirming:
- He was given a company mobile phone and also used his own for work.
- Amcom paid for his mobile phone expenses.
- Reid was given a laptop.
- He could work from home but was expected to spend most of his time in the office.
- Reid had to pay for his own internet at home.
- Amcom employees were reimbursed for expenses like client entertainment and travel monthly.
From his second employer, Nextgen, Reid received a letter from the Managing Director stating that Reid primarily worked from home because Nextgen couldn't provide an office in Sydney. Nextgen didn't reimburse Reid for any home office costs.
The ATO didn't allow deductions for these other work-related expenses, except for part of the claim for 2016, which was partly allowed after objection, though reasons weren't explained.
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