€9.4m in claims for broadband, heating from those working at home

Workers claiming an average of €132 for broadband and heating whiel working from home last year

The relief covers up to 10% of the cost of electricity and heat and 30% of the cost of broadband for workers at home. Picture: iStock

PAYE workers have so far claimed €9.4m for tax relief for working from home to cover expenses such as heating and broadband, figures from the Revenue show.

With pandemic restrictions forcing a huge section of the workforce to work from kitchens and bedrooms across the country, Revenue has received approximately 71,184 claims for tax relief which covers up to 10% of the cost of electricity and heat incurred and 30% of the cost of broadband. The figures average €132 per claim for 2021.