Home office and working from home expenses
Claiming for a home you also work in is the most common source of both under-claiming and HMRC scrutiny. These guides compare the flat rate against actual costs, set out what a defensible apportionment looks like, and explain when equipment should be capitalised rather than expensed.
10 guides in this topic.
Home Office Expenses for Sole Traders: Flat Rate vs Actual Costs
If you work from home as a sole trader, HMRC lets you claim a portion of your household bills as a business expense. You can choose between a simple flat rate method or calculating your actual costs using square footage. This guide explains both approaches so you can pick the one that saves you the most tax.
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Home Office Expenses for Sole Traders: Fixed Rate vs Actual Costs
If you work from home as a sole trader, HMRC lets you claim a portion of your household bills as a business expense. You can use either the simplified fixed rate method or calculate your actual costs through apportionment. This guide explains both approaches so you can choose the one that saves you the most tax.
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Home Office Expenses: Get Your Deduction Right Without HMRC Scrutiny
Working from home as a freelancer or sole trader means you can claim a portion of your household bills as a business expense. But HMRC looks closely at home office claims, so getting your calculation right is essential. Here is exactly how to do it correctly and confidently.
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Home Working Expenses: Flat Rate vs Actual Costs for Sole Traders
If you work from home as a freelancer or sole trader, HMRC gives you two ways to claim tax relief on your household costs. Choosing the wrong method could leave money on the table. Here is how to work out which approach puts more cash back in your pocket.
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Home Office Deduction: What You Can Claim Under MTD ITSA Rules
Working from home as a freelancer or sole trader? You could be claiming valuable tax relief on your home office costs. Here's exactly how to calculate your allowable workspace claim under the MTD ITSA framework.
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Claim £26/Week Working From Home Tax Relief Without Keeping Records
If you work from home as a sole trader or freelancer, HMRC's Simplified Expenses Scheme lets you claim a flat-rate deduction for home working costs without receipts or calculations. This article explains exactly how the scheme works, what you can claim, and how to apply it on your Self Assessment tax return.
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Home Office Expenses: Why the Fixed Rate Claim Often Costs You
HMRC's flat rate home office allowance is quick and simple, but for most freelancers and sole traders it leaves real money on the table. Understanding the actual cost method could significantly reduce your tax bill. Here's how to calculate which approach works best for you.
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Home Office Deduction: What Sole Traders Can Claim in 2026
Running your business from home means you can claim a portion of your household costs as a tax-deductible expense. HMRC offers two methods for calculating this deduction, and choosing the right one could save you meaningful money. Here is exactly how each approach works and which might suit your situation.
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Home Office Equipment: Capitalise or Expense? A UK Tax Guide
Buying a desk, laptop, or monitor for your home office raises an important tax question: do you capitalise it as an asset or expense it immediately? The answer affects how much tax relief you get and when you get it. Here is exactly how UK rules work in 2026.
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Home Office Expenses: Simplified vs Actual Method for the Self-Employed
If you work from home, HMRC lets you claim a portion of your household costs against your tax bill. This guide breaks down the two methods available to UK self-employed workers — the flat-rate simplified expenses and the actual cost method — so you can choose the one that saves you the most money.
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