Working from home
von Stephen Relf
1. [Premises](https://library.croneri.co.uk/po-heading-id_WlXPlMeP_E-wCrT6E4_03Q)
1.1. Home alterations and additions
1.2. Garden office
1.3. CGT private residence relief
1.4. Council tax or business rates?
2. [Location](https://library.croneri.co.uk/po-heading-id_0nZQVz-xkESmAu2KgRPApA)
2.1. Home outside of UK
2.2. Travel considerations
3. [Mobile phones](https://library.croneri.co.uk/po-heading-id_J3vRXNyITkuoKfLqE4FEBA)
3.1. Employer contracts with provider
3.2. Employee contracts with provider
3.3. Separate personal phone
3.4. Personal phone used partly for work
4. [Home running costs for homeworking - not reimbursed by employer](https://library.croneri.co.uk/WKID-202605271404260449-68697581)
4.1. Prior to 6 April 2026: Flat-rate allowance £6 per week - claim from HMRC
4.2. Prior to 6 April 2026: Expenditure based allowance - claim from HMRC
4.3. 6 April 2026 onwards: no relief available
5. [Equipment and connectivity for homeworking](https://library.croneri.co.uk/po-heading-id_OirUAfoQIUuaQjMHKiTIZg)
5.1. Equipment
5.2. Connectivity
5.3. Dedicated work connection at home
5.3.1. May be able to claim tax relief if not reimbursed by employer
5.3.2. 6 April 2026 onward: Payment / reimbursement by employer may be exempt if cost incurred by employee on behalf of employer