5 ways to refresh your workspace this EOFY

Why is it important to refresh your space?

“EOFY is a great way to invest in your people and their work environment. Great employers know that the cost of losing a valued employee is tremendous. Their loss will likely hit the bottom-line multiple times over the years, not just once, so leveraging EOFY tax breaks to create a better work environment for your people is always a smart move!” says Dr Raftery.

“Some simple ways to use EOFY to benefit your employees might be to refresh your office with new furniture, invest in a redesigned and improved lunchroom or think about adding to the technology you offer to make work-life more productive and more enjoyable,” adds Dr Raftery.

Why should you take advantage of EOFY?

“With the temporary full expensing measures coming to an end this financial year, the EOFY sales can be a great mid-year present from the ATO for eligible businesses!

“This tax concession allows businesses with a turnover under $5 billion to effectively claim an immediate deduction on the business portion of the cost of eligible new depreciating assets purchased on or before 30 June 2023, regardless of the cost. This means that businesses can invest in new equipment for the team and claim the tax deduction in full in either their 2022 or 2023 tax returns,” explains Dr Raftery.

“Buying multiple office products and expensing them in full, it may generate a net tax loss for your business. In years past, you would have had to wait for profits to be made in future years to gain the tax benefit of that loss. However, under Loss Carry Back Tax Offset rules this year, the business could be eligible to claim back the tax paid last year. This has huge cashflow benefits. Keep in mind that aside from the ‘under $5 billion turnover’ requirement, this concession is only eligible to businesses structured as companies with sufficient franking credits and not available to sole traders, partnerships or trusts,” says Dr Raftery.

Five ways to refresh your workspace:

1. Invest in a quality coffee machine

Did you know that on average, it takes around 20 minutes for an employee to find coffee outside the workplace when it’s not available within the organisation? Multiply this by the number of workdays in a year and the result is more than 80 hours of lost productivity per employee, per year. Investing in a coffee machine can boost staff morale and save your business thousands of dollars in cost overall.

2. Create a breakout space with contemporary furniture

In a study conducted by Winc, one in three employees said they were able to concentrate better after a break. When investing in furniture, consider providing comfortable and modern seating for lunchrooms and break out spaces. The kitchen area is often overlooked during tax time but there are clear productivity benefits in helping employees relax and recharge on-site during breaks.

3. Upgrade office workstations

Desks, height-adjustable workstations and chairs are all items that could be tax deductible. An absolute must for office workers is an ergonomic task chair. With Australian workers spending approximately 76 per cent of their time at work sitting¹, it is important to help prevent the occurrence of common musculoskeletal injuries caused by bad posture and help employees feel more comfortable throughout the workday.

4. Redecorate communal areas

Take advantage of the EOFY sales to refresh reception areas and waiting rooms with furniture that could be tax deductible. Create welcoming spaces for customers and visitors with a range of stylish furniture that speaks to your organisation’s brand and company values.

5. Complete the home office

Another workspace to think about refreshing when preparing for the end of the financial year is the home office. Tech products and accessories that support productive working while keeping employees mobile are often tax deductible. Think about laptops that allow for an easy transition from working on-site to working at home; a monitor for the home office for greater ergonomic working or noise cancelling headphones for both the home and office environment.

Take advantage of our EOFY sale and shop from our extensive range of office products, technology, and furniture.

Disclaimer: This information is of a general nature only and does not constitute professional advice. You must seek professional advice in relation to your particular circumstances before acting.