Key Takeaways
- Website hosting and domains are 100% tax-deductible for business use.
- Items costing $300 or less are an immediate deduction.
- Apportionment is mandatory for personal vs work travel.
- Keep the monthly tax invoice from the hosting provider.
The Short Answer
A Big Yes! The ATO recognizes that having an online presence is essential for many Australian workers. Whether you're using Bluehost, SiteGround, or specialized platforms like Shopify, you can claim a deduction for the business-use portion of the cost.
Who CAN Claim?
A deduction is only available if there is a direct connection between your job and the website. This includes any profession where having a website is a requirement, such as:
- E-commerce store owners (e.g., Shopify hosting)
- Digital marketers and bloggers
- Consultants and freelancers with a professional portfolio site
- Anyone who needs to maintain an online store for their daily work
Apportioning Work vs Private Use
This is a major part of claiming website hosting. If you have a business website but also use the same hosting account for a private family blog, you must apportion your claim. For instance, if you use 80% for business and 20% for personal, you claim 80% of the cost.
The $300 Rule
If your website hosting and domain costs $300 or less per year, you can claim the full business-use percentage of the cost in your current return as an immediate deduction. If the total cost for all of your hosting and domains exceeds $300, you will still claim the individual totals for those that were $300 and under.
Supporting Evidence 2026
Keep your monthly tax invoice for all website hosting and domain purchases. If you pay for hosting through a platform like Shopify or Squarespace, the monthly charge on your credit card statement is usually sufficient proof for the ATO.
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