Last chance to claim up to £125 in tax relief for working from home in the pandemic – here’s how
IF you were told to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic you can claim tax relief from the government worth up to £125.
A refund is available to anyone who has worked at home for at least one day since April 6, 2020, meaning millions can claim the cash.
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You'll need a Government Gateway user ID and password, which you can create online in less than 10 minutes.
Make sure you have your National Insurance number and a recent payslip, P60, or a valid UK passport to hand.
If you usually submit a self-assessment tax return you need to claim via that process.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
A HMRC spokeswoman told the Sun that you can backdate claims for the past five years, so there is no need to panic if you miss the deadline.
If you apply after April 6, you won't get the cash as part of your salary - instead you will receive it as a lump sum.
Martin Lewis explains how to claim back £1,000s from your bank.
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