claiming tax relief for remote working

How to claim

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will consider claims from employees working at home due to coronavirus measures if their usual workplace is or has been closed. Should you wish to claim for tax relief, please visit the UK Government website

You will need to create a Government Gateway user ID and password if you do not already have one. Please have the following information to hand:

• Your National Insurance number

• A recent payslip, P60 or a valid UK passport

You will need your user ID and your password each time you sign in to the Government Gateway.

One of the questions asked will be the date you began working from home. Please note that the College closed on 17 March 2020 and staff were asked to work from home from 18 March 2020.

Once you have submitted the claim, your tax code will be changed to reflect the tax relief. HMRC will share this information with the College payroll team and your salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Please remember to use your personal email address when registering. HMRC will only inform you about tax refunds through the post or through your pay via your employer. All emails, text messages or voicemails regarding tax refunds are a scam. Please do not click on the links and notify the IT department if you receive a scam email to your college account.

Should you require further guidance or information, you can visit Money Saving Expert website for a step by step guide.