Tax deduction for worldwide hobo accommodation?

[drcam]

I am working purely in a telehealth role and as such I can work anywhere in the world (although indemnity issues prevent me from working in the USA).

I am heading to Asia at the end of March, and I will be moving around for several months, but still intending to work close to full time hours.

Does this mean I can claim at least part of my accommodation costs as a tax deduction, given that I will be working at my hotel for the major part of my stay at any given town?

If so, what a rort!

 

[Mwenenzi]

I am working purely in a telehealth role and as such I can work anywhere in the world (although indemnity issues prevent me from working in the USA).

I am heading to Asia at the end of March, and I will be moving around for several months, but still intending to work close to full time hours.

Does this mean I can claim at least part of my accommodation costs as a tax deduction, given that I will be working at my hotel for the major part of my stay at any given town?

If so, what a rort!

What does your tax accountant say about this? Best to get professional advice. (which is not randoms on AFF)
Do have a real AU physical address?
Being paid by an AU company/organization?
What is your individual structure? Individual - company? [ = tax accountant]
There are now 1000's of people working remotely. Some may even pay tax.
The ATO will have an opinion. You are not the first.

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/payg-withholding/payments-you-need-to-withhold-from/payments-to-employees/allowances-and-reimbursements/travel-allowances

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/deductions-you-can-claim/work-related-deductions/cars-transport-and-travel/overnight-travel-expenses-and-allowances/overnight-travel-expenses

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers/fringe-benefits-tax/types-of-fringe-benefits/accommodation-and-location-related-fringe-benefits/living-away-from-home-allowance-fringe-benefits

 

[CaptJCool]

I am working purely in a telehealth role and as such I can work anywhere in the world (although indemnity issues prevent me from working in the USA).

I am heading to Asia at the end of March, and I will be moving around for several months, but still intending to work close to full time hours.

Does this mean I can claim at least part of my accommodation costs as a tax deduction, given that I will be working at my hotel for the major part of my stay at any given town?

If so, what a rort!

No

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/deductions-you-can-claim/work-related-deductions/working-from-home-expenses

It’s ONLY the marginal extra expenses not the ENTIRE COST of overseas accommodation

 

[drron]

Talk to your accountant. I doubt that they would say yes.