If you’re working from home, your company can repay you for some costs associated with running the business. 

 

There are two options: 

 

You can claim up to £4 per week (or £18 per month) without having to itemise or justify the costs to HMRC. This basic allowance is designed to acknowledge you writing up business notes, invoices and general ad-hoc administrative tasks at home. 

 

 

If you:- 

• work from home at least one full day per week, and; 

• have dedicated office space in your home, 

 

you may be able to claim a proportion of your household bills. 

 

The amount you can claim will depend on: 

• Area: What proportion of the area of the house is used for business? 

• Usage: How often do you use the area for business and how long for? 

• Costs: What costs can you attribute or apportion to this business usage? 

 

The costs you can apportion are:- 

• mortgage interest (excluding repayment element), 

• rent, 

• water, 

• gas and electricity. 

 

You may also be able to claim a proportion of your landline and broadband costs. 

 

If you choose to use the apportioned method, you’ll need to ensure you can prove that you have a functional workspace that’s used exclusively for business. You’ll also need to be able to provide evidence of your calculations to a HMRC inspector, if requested. 

 

As always, seek the advice on an expert for any costs you wish to claim. We will be happy to help, just get in touch.