Starting from April 2026, individuals who work remotely will no longer be eligible to receive tax relief.
Presently, if your workplace does not provide a designated office space, you can claim tax relief through HMRC for additional household expenses like energy and broadband incurred while working from home.
In the UK, the work from home allowance stands at a fixed rate of £6 per week. Those who voluntarily choose to work from home are not eligible for this tax relief benefit.
During the pandemic, individuals working remotely, even for a single day, were entitled to tax relief. However, as of 2022, individuals opting for hybrid working setups cannot claim this relief.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in Budget 2025 that the work from home tax relief would be discontinued for all employees starting this April.
However, employers can still provide financial assistance to cover work from home expenses without incurring taxes. Additionally, the Chancellor confirmed an extension of the freeze on tax thresholds for another three years.
The income tax personal allowance, originally set at £12,570 until April 2028, will now remain frozen until the end of the 2030/31 financial year.
The practice of freezing tax brackets, known as fiscal drag, leads to more individuals moving into higher