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Did you miss the working from home tax relief?

RefundSift checks your United Kingdom tax situation for the working from home tax relief. Here is what it is, in plain language, with links to the official HMRC pages.

Who qualifies

• You had to work from home (for example your employer has no office, or your job requires you to live far away), not just chose to.
• Note: GOV.UK says from the 2026 to 2027 tax year you can no longer claim this relief, but you can still claim for the 4 previous tax years.

How much

Either £6 a week or the exact extra costs, relieved at your tax rate. At 20% that is £1.20 a week.

How far back you can claim

Past years only: GOV.UK says you can still claim for the 4 previous tax years.

Official sources

• Working from home tax relief (GOV.UK)

Not tax advice. This page is general information based on the official sources above, which can change. Rules and amounts depend on your full situation and the tax year. Check the official source or a qualified professional before you claim.