Working From Home Tax Relief 2026/27
If you work from home, you may be able to claim tax relief on additional household costs.
Flat Rate Method
Claim £6 per week (£312/year) without receipts:
- Basic rate taxpayer: £62.40/year tax saving
- Higher rate taxpayer: £124.80/year tax saving
Who Can Claim?
You can claim if your employer requires you to work from home and:
- No office provided, OR
- Your job requires home working
Cannot claim:
- If you choose to work from home
- For commuting costs you save
How to Claim
Employees:
- Via Self Assessment, OR
- HMRC online form (one-off adjustment)
- P87 form (if not registered for SA)
Actual Costs Method
If your actual costs are higher than £6/week:
- Calculate proportion of bills for work
- Keep receipts and records
- Claim via Self Assessment
Related Calculators
- Income Tax Calculator - See your savings
- Take Home Pay Calculator - Full breakdown