Remote Working Relief: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This scheme allows self-employed individuals who operate out of a home studio to claim tax relief on a portion of their essential household running costs.

👤Who it's for

This relief is designed specifically for self-employed individuals. If you run your business from a dedicated home studio rather than a separate commercial office, you may qualify for this tax relief. It is intended to help cover the extra costs incurred by working from your own residence.

🎁What you get

You can claim tax relief on a specific portion of your household utility expenses. This includes costs related to your electricity, heating, and broadband services. Because these services are used for both your personal life and your business, the relief helps offset the portion of these bills that is directly related to your professional work.

💰What it costs you

There is no direct fee to apply for this relief, but it does require a commitment to record-keeping. You must keep all of your utility bills and maintain clear proof of your home-office usage. This means you need to be able to demonstrate how much of your electricity, heating, and broadband is being used for your business activities to support your claim.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important thing to remember is that you cannot claim for the full year. You are only permitted to claim for the specific days that you actually worked from home. You must be able to show that the expenses were incurred for business purposes on those specific dates, rather than claiming for the entire calendar year.

📝How to apply

1. Collect and organize all your utility bills, including electricity, heating, and broadband.
2. Calculate the specific portion of these costs that relates to your business use.
3. Ensure you have clear documentation of the exact number of days you worked from your home studio.
4. Submit your calculated figures through the official Revenue portal.