Doris is an employee and of recent times she has been required to work from home. Which type of expenses can Doris claim (as long as she keeps appropriate records)?
A) A portion of her home running expenses such as electricity and gas and decline in value and repairs of depreciable assets
B) A portion of her home running expenses such as council and water rates and home insurance and interest on her mortgage
C) A portion of her home occupancy expenses such as council and water rates and home insurance and interest on her mortgage
D) No expenses can be claimed as her home is a private asset

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A portion of home running expenses like electricity, gas, and costs related to depreciable assets can often be claimed when working from home, provided appropriate records are kept. Expenses directly related to the work portion of the home are typically claimable, unlike most home occupancy expenses (like council rates, water rates, home insurance, and mortgage interest) which are generally not claimable by employees working from home.

Doris Is an Employee and of Recent Times She Has