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Sole trader working from home - electric expense

wwrjd · 2012-12-11 14:39:19

hi guys, just curious to get an answer to the following question: i am registered as a sole trader and work from home. when it comes to doing my books, what percentage of my electric bills are considered a business expense? thanks in advance.

11-12-2012 2:39pm

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wwrjd

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hi guys,

just curious to get an answer to the following question:

i am registered as a sole trader and work from home. when it comes to doing my books, what percentage of my electric bills are considered a business expense?

thanks in advance.

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#2 11-12-2012 4:02pm

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Whatever % you think applies to the business

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#3 11-12-2012 4:18pm

wwrjd

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but i think i remember being told before it depends on the number of bedrooms in the house.

as far as i can remember, if you work from a 3 bed house, 33% of the electric bill is tax deductable, if you work from a 4 bed house, 25% deductable etc.

anyone clarify this for me?

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#4 11-12-2012 4:24pm

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Havnt heard of that to be honest

some advise here
http://smallbusinessadviceireland.blogspot.com/2010/02/claiming-home-office-expenses.html

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#5 11-12-2012 4:49pm

wwrjd

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great blog post citizenpain, thanks for linking to it - very interesting read. thanks again.

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