Work From Home Tax Relief: What You Can Claim and How?

August 2, 2025

Working from home isn’t just convenient it can also save you money. If your employer requires you to work from home, you may be able to claim Work From Home Tax Relief to cover part of your extra household costs. Here’s everything you need to know.

Who can claim Work From Home Tax Relief?

You can claim if:

Your employer requires you to work from home (even part of the week).
You have extra costs such as heating, electricity, or broadband because of working at home.
You pay tax through PAYE.

If you’re self‑employed: You don’t claim this specific relief. Instead, you deduct a portion of your home expenses (like rent, bills, and phone) as business expenses on your Self Assessment tax return.

How much can you claim?

HMRC lets employees claim a flat rate without providing receipts:

£6 per week for the 2024/25 tax year
That’s up to £312 per year of allowable expenses.

Want to claim more than £6 per week?
You can claim the exact amount of your extra costs, but you’ll need to keep detailed records and evidence (such as utility bills or contracts).

How to make a claim

Making a claim is straightforward:

Check if your employer already reimburses you if they do, you can’t claim again.
If not, you can claim online through your HMRC Personal Tax Account.
If you already complete a Self Assessment tax return, include your claim on there.

Example

Let’s say Emma works from home every week because her employer requires it.
She claims the flat rate of £6 per week:

£6 × 52 weeks = £312.
As a basic‑rate taxpayer (20%), Emma’s tax bill is reduced by £62.40.

What you can’t claim

Your full rent or mortgage.
Costs that are not increased by working from home.
Costs if you choose to work from home purely for personal preference.

Why not get professional help?

Tax rules can feel complicated, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
An accountant can help you:

Check what you’re eligible for.
Make sure your claim is correct.
Ensure you don’t miss other tax reliefs available to you.

Need help with your claim? Contact our team today for professional tax guidance and peace of mind.