Working from home is bringing more of us into the workforce and better matching us to jobs. It shouldn’t be seen as a favour to us, but as a favour to the economy.
The right to flexible work should be extended to all employees from the start of their contracts.
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Claiming for working for home is fraught. It’s safest to claim the running expenses the tax office allows. ‘Occupancy expenses’ are harder to justify and could cost you your capital gains tax discount.