Question - can landlords claim for use of home as office?

Question – can landlords claim for use of home as office?

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2:22 PM, 13th August 2013, 13 years ago 11
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I am employed full time and have one buy to let property managed by a letting agent. can landlords claim for use of home as office

I have claimed £4 per week for using my home as office but the tax man is telling me that I cannot claim this.

Can somebody tell what the correct position is please?

Thanks in advance

James Cunningham

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  • Richard Richard

    Member Since August 2013 - Comments: 1

    11:45 AM, 15th August 2013, About 13 years ago

    Take care declaring running a business from home could invite business rates from the local authority which would far accede any tax savings.

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