In recent years many people have been asked to work from home. The result of this is we are using more home expenses such as electric and gas.
It is unlikely that your payroll provider has altered your pay over the period to adjust for home expenses, so you can now claim a flat rate fee yourself that will go against your tax. Claiming the relief is easy, and this year you are entitled to claim £6 per week or £26 per month (£4 per week, or £18 per month before 6 April 2020).
If you are a higher rate taxpayer, it will mean an extra £124.80 in your pocket.
During the Covid-19 pandemic it was very easy to claim this tax relief. However HMRC has since taken a more strict stance and it's worth checking if you are still eligible and can provide evidence if needed too, please read our other use of home article here.
Subscribe for more tax tips and offers from Short and Sons Accountants leave your details here. To make a claim in just two minutes -- Click Here -- Even with the tighter rules from HMRC, it is still a worthwhile claim if you are eligible.