Rent/board as a deduction?

[jmillar]

I pay rent/board weekly to my parents to cover electricity costs, water. upkeep of house etc. When I am home (rarely) I spend the majority of my time on the computer paying bills for IPs, researching, emailing agents etc etc.

I also occasionally work from home.

Just wondering if this board/rent would be partially or wholly tax deductible somewhat?

Cheers

 

[Terry_w]

Is it board or rent? Sounds like board so would not be income to your parents.

I don't see how you clould claim this.

 

[Paul@PFI]

It is a private expense. Even if you ran a business as well as sleeping there. Private expenses are not apportioned. Common example is a driver license. A truck driver cannot deduct the cost of a heavy license. Or apportion it for the business use.

Ditto some workers can claim work uniform costs. Underwear is rarely eligible.

 

[Terry_w]

Underwear is rarely eligible.

Damn.. How do I amend mytax returns?

 

[Paul@PFI]

Except if you are a sex worker. No need to amend.

 

[Terry_w]

Except if you are a sex worker. No need to amend.

I do a bit of underwear modelling so I should be right.