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2025/26 Tax Year

Work From Home Tax Relief

Calculate the tax relief you can claim for working from home. Claim the flat rate of £6/week or actual expenses if higher.

Your Working Pattern

Calculate WFH tax relief for 2025/26

£

Flat rate is simpler; actual expenses needs records

Your Tax Relief

20% tax rate • Flat rate

Relief Ending April 2026
The government has announced this tax relief will be removed from 6 April 2026. Claim now for 2025/26 and previous years while you still can.
£62
Annual Tax Saving
Claimable Expenses£312
Your Tax Rate20%
Tax Relief£62
Claim for Previous Years
You can claim for the last 4 tax years if you worked from home.
Up to £250 total
Consider Actual Expenses?
If your work-related expenses exceed £312/year, claiming actual expenses may give you more relief. Typical expenses:
  • • Electricity & heating (work portion)
  • • Internet (work portion)
  • • Office equipment
How to Claim (Act Now)
Use HMRC's online service to claim the flat rate without needing a Self Assessment. The relief is applied through your tax code. Claim for 2025/26 and up to 4 previous years before this relief ends.

Flat Rate Relief by Tax Band

How much £6/week (£312/year) is worth in actual tax savings

Basic Rate (20%)
£62.40
per year
Higher Rate (40%)
£124.80
per year
Additional Rate (45%)
£140.40
per year

Who Can Claim?

You can claim if your employer requires you to work from home — not just offers it as an option. If you choose to work from home when you could go to the office, you typically can't claim. However, if there's no office space available for you or your contract specifies home working, you can claim.

Flat Rate vs Actual Expenses

The flat rate of £6/week is simple to claim and doesn't need receipts. If your actual work-related expenses (electricity, heating, internet) exceed £312/year, you can claim actual expenses instead — but you'll need to keep records and may need Self Assessment.

How to Claim

For the flat rate, use HMRC's online tool at gov.uk — no Self Assessment needed. The relief is applied through your tax code, so you'll pay less tax each month. For actual expenses or to claim multiple years, you may need to file a Self Assessment return.

Other Allowable Expenses

Beyond home working, you may also claim for professional subscriptions, uniform maintenance, and tools required for your job. Use our tax refund calculator to check all potential claims.