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For Australian businesses, every dollar counts—and that includes the coffee you serve your team.
If you're considering a coffee machine for your office, you might be wondering: Can I claim it as a business expense? The good news is yes—in many cases, office coffee machines and their running costs can be tax-deductible under Australian tax law.
Let’s break down how it works, what you can claim, and why BrewLease’s rental model makes tax time even easier.
🧾 The ATO’s View on Coffee Machines
According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), businesses can claim deductions for expenses that are "incurred in the course of carrying on a business to produce assessable income."
Office amenities like coffee machines, milk, tea, and sugar generally fall under this rule—if they are for employee use and not personal use by the owner or their household.
That means if your coffee machine is for staff, clients, or office use during business hours, it’s typically 100% tax-deductible.
☕ What Expenses Can You Claim?
Depending on your setup, you may be able to claim:
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✅ The cost of purchasing a coffee machine (capital expense)
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✅ Ongoing maintenance and servicing
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✅ Consumables (beans, milk, cups, etc.)
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✅ Rental or lease payments (operating expense)
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✅ Electricity usage (partial)
If you’re renting through BrewLease, your pay-per-cup costs and machine servicing are bundled, making it easier to track and deduct as operating expenses, rather than capital depreciation.
📉 Ownership vs Rental: What’s Better for Tax?
Buying a coffee machine can still be deductible, but large purchases are typically treated as capital assets—which means you’ll claim the cost over time through depreciation, unless it qualifies for an instant asset write-off.
In contrast, renting a machine through BrewLease turns your coffee expense into a straightforward operating cost:
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No asset on the balance sheet
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No depreciation schedules
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All inclusive pricing
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Simpler bookkeeping
This is often preferred by accountants and small businesses looking to streamline tax reporting.
💼 GST and BAS Considerations
If your business is GST-registered, you may also be able to claim GST credits on any coffee machine expenses, including your BrewLease pay-per-cup invoices—provided they meet the ATO’s “business use” criteria.
Your BrewLease invoices clearly outline GST components, making Business Activity Statement (BAS) reporting easy and compliant.
✅ Why BrewLease Works Seamlessly at Tax Time
At BrewLease, we provide:
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✔️ Clear, itemised tax invoices
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✔️ Transparent pricing (no hidden costs)
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✔️ No capital outlay—100% rental-based
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✔️ All service & maintenance included
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✔️ GST-inclusive billing
Whether you're a sole trader, small business, or large enterprise, we make your office coffee a deductible, hassle-free business benefit.
Better coffee. Lower stress. Fully deductible.
Talk to BrewLease today about setting up a coffee solution that works for your team—and your accountant.