HMRC issues warning to anyone still working from home five years after Covid The government's tax arm has issued a warning to those who still work from home and are based from their personal address. HMRC issues warning to anyone still working from home five years after Covid HMRC has issued a warning to anyone who is STILL working from home five years on from Covid. The government's tax arm has issued a warning to those who still work from home and are based from their personal address. In a new post on X, HMRC wrote: “Don't get caught out by ads promising quick tax refunds for working from home. Always check if you're eligible before making a claim. Avoid agent fees by claiming directly with HMRC.” ‌ HMRC says: "It’s free and simple to claim work expenses with us directly via GOV.UK. You won’t have to pay any agent fees or commission if you do it yourself. For most expense claims, apart from ‘uniform, work clothing and tools’ expenses, you will need to provide evidence to support your claim by post to HMRC. ‌ READ MORE Exactly how hot each day this week will be as 29C mini-heatwave sizzles UK "The evidence will vary depending on the expense type you are claiming. It’s quick and easy to check what evidence is required using our eligibility checker page." You might be able to claim tax relief if you use your own money for things that you must buy for your job. You can also potentially claim if you only use these things for your work. You cannot claim tax relief if your employer either gives you all the money back or an alternative, for example your employer gives you a laptop but you want a different type or model. Article continues below If your employer has paid some of your expenses, you can only claim tax relief on the amount they have not paid. You must have paid tax in the year you’re claiming for. The amount of tax relief you get cannot be more than the amount of tax you paid in that year. You’ll get tax relief based on what you’ve spent and the rate at which you pay tax. If your claim is for the current tax year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will usually adjust your tax code so you pay less tax. Article continues below If your claim is for previous tax years, HMRC will either adjust your tax code or give you a tax refund. You cannot claim tax relief if you choose to work from home. This includes if your employment contract lets you work from home some or all of the time. It also includes if your employer has an office, but you cannot go there sometimes because it’s full.