ADVERTISEMENT "You can claim the work-related portion of your actual working from home expenses," he said. Amongst the items you can claim are: Heating, cooling and lighting bills. Costs of cleaning your home working area (including cleaning products or payment for a cleaner if required). Depreciation of home office furniture and fittings. Depreciation of office equipment and computers. Costs of repairing home office equipment, furniture and furnishings. Small capital items, such as furniture and computer equipment costing less than $300 can be written off in full. Computer consumables (like printer ink) and stationery. Phone (mobile and/or landline) and internet expenses.