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Home as Office Expense During Corona Pandemic

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    #11
    Hmm.. I’ve never checked but does this include permies as well?

    Asking for a friend...
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      #12
      Originally posted by cojak View Post
      Hmm.. I’ve never checked but does this include permies as well?

      Asking for a friend...
      I randomly found this page the other day:
      Claim tax relief for your job expenses: Working at home - GOV.UK

      You may be able to claim tax relief for some of the bills you have to pay because you have to work at home on a regular basis. You cannot claim tax relief if you choose to work from home.
      Sounds like you get a big tick in that box

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        #13
        But covid lock down isn't regular.
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          #14
          No, but my previous 5 months working for a European company was.
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            #15
            Originally posted by cojak View Post
            No, but my previous 5 months working for a European company was.
            If there is a formal agreement to work from home and you are required to do so as part of the role then you can claim the £6. Informal or occasional work isn't allowed. The employer can reimburse it but you can also claim it on your end of year assessment

            If it is a agreed you work from home a few days a week he employer can chose to reimburse the £6 but but you can't claim it on your SA.

            If you do it causally because it suits you then you can't claim.

            You can also claim for any mileage you do that the employer doesn't reimburse you for and other things don't forget.

            Have a look at this page and go through the eligibility. It will take you to where you need to be to claim even if you don't do an SA.

            Claim tax relief for your job expenses - GOV.UK
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              #16
              Just to be clear, the rule about choosing or having to work from home is only relevant if you want to claim the £6/week as a tax deductible cost on your tax return.

              It’s not relevant if your employer reimburses you £6/week. They can do this even if you choose to work from home and those payments are automatically treated as tax free. No claim is necessary on your tax return and the payments do not need to be reported.

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                #17
                When did it change from £4 to £6?

                Edit: FY20 apparently, missed that
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