83% of remote workers missing out on 'free money' from tax relief on bills

Remote working relief allows people to claim for tax relief of 10% of their electricity and heating bills, and 30% of broadband costs, divided over the number of days worked remotely over the course of the year. File Picture

More than eight in 10 (83%) people working remotely could be missing out on up to €100 per year by not claiming work from home tax relief.

As part of a new survey, remote workers around the country were asked whether they had availed of working from home relief. Just 17% said they had done so.