22/05/2026
Working from home? Here’s something a lot of business owners get wrong…
You can claim certain household costs as business expenses, but only the business-use portion, not the full amount.
This can include:
🏠 Utilities (gas, electricity, water)
📶 Internet and phone usage
💡 Lighting and heating for your workspace
For example:
If you use a room for business 40% of the time, you may be able to claim 40% of relevant costs — not 100%.
Why this matters:
✔️ Over-claiming can lead to issues with HMRC
✔️ Under-claiming means you’re paying more tax than you need to
✔️ Getting it right keeps your accounts accurate and compliant
It’s one of those areas where small details make a big difference.
Not sure what you can claim? That’s what we’re here for.
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