Storage of personal items in a home office

Expenses for a home office located within the taxpayer’s residence, which is used almost exclusively for business purposes, can still be claimed as deductible work-related expenses, even if personal items are stored in the room.

Whether the home office is used “almost exclusively” for business purposes is a question of fact and must be determined based on the specific circumstances of the case.

VwGH 06.10.2023, Ra 2021/13/0079