Working from home allowance, how to claim?

[alistair1234]

I've been working from home (remote sales manager), for just under 4 years now. I was told by someone that you can claim £4 per week back, to cover costs like heating and electricity at home (or cover the vat on it).

I'm not exactly sure how to do this. I was also under the impression you could go back 5 years to claim?

Can anyone help?

[alistair1234]

Quickmoose said:

About to be in this boat too...
this I'm assuming is the way to get started....

https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/how-to...

This is actually what i'm talking about

https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/workin...

Which is number 8 on your link above.

[alistair1234]

Countdown said:

Your employer can pay you £18pcm tax/NI free. I don't think it's something you can claim back through self-assessment but I could be wrong.

I've never done self assessment before, but in that link above it seems like I am able to claim back essentially £200 a year without providing proof. I was also under the impression that it can be up to 5 years in the past, hence me leaving it for 4 years so I can claim a lump sum.