YOUR MONEY: Tax and home office expenses

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How to claim back your work from home expenses

During the pandemic our company instructed staff to work from home, which we’re still doing. I am working a full week but never going into the office. As I submit my tax return, can I claim back some expenses for this?Yes, you can, but there are lots of terms and conditions to make it really work.

Second, Sars requires a letter from your company confirming that you’ve been working from home for at least 50% of the time.While there is no exhaustive list of what you can claim as home office expenses, it would typically include rent or interest on a mortgage bond, municipal rates and taxes, electricity, cleaning and security, according to AJM Tax consultancy.

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