Remote Working Tax Relief in Ireland
If you work from home in Ireland — either fully remote or hybrid — you may be able to claim tax relief on a portion of your household utility costs.
What Is E-Working Relief?
E-working (remote working) tax relief allows employees who work from home to claim a portion of their household expenses as a tax deduction. The relief covers costs that are directly related to working from home, such as electricity, heating, and broadband.
This relief is available where a formal or informal arrangement exists with your employer for you to work from home on a regular basis — whether full-time or part-time.
Eligible Expenses
The following household expenses generally qualify:
- Electricity costs
- Heating costs (gas, oil, solid fuel)
- Broadband / internet costs
Note: Mortgage interest, rent, water charges, and home insurance are not eligible for e-working relief.
How the Relief Is Calculated
There are two approaches to calculating e-working relief:
Option 1: 30% Flat Rate (Most Common)
You can claim 30% of the cost of electricity, heating, and broadband for the days you worked from home. For example, if you worked from home 3 days a week (roughly 60% of working days) and your annual broadband cost is €600, you could claim 30% of 60% of €600 = €108 as a deduction against your income.
Option 2: Exact Apportionment
You can calculate the exact additional costs incurred by working from home, based on meters or other evidence. This method is more complex but may yield a higher claim if your costs are significant.
How to Claim
Step 1: Gather Your Utility Bills
Collect your electricity, heating, and broadband bills for the tax year. Note the total annual cost for each utility.
Step 2: Calculate Your Home-Working Days
Work out how many days you worked from home during the tax year as a proportion of your total working days.
Step 3: Submit via Revenue myAccount
Log into Revenue myAccount, go to "Manage Your Tax", and complete an Income Tax Return for the relevant year. Enter your e-working expenses under the appropriate section.
Employer Contributions
Your employer may pay you a contribution towards home-working expenses of up to €3.20 per day without it being treated as a benefit-in-kind (BIK). This is tax-free for employees. If your employer pays this, you cannot also claim the same expenses through Revenue — it is one or the other.
Key Details
| Relief Rate | 30% of apportioned utility costs |
| Employer Allowance | Up to €3.20/day (tax-free) |
| Who Can Claim | Employees with a home-working arrangement |
| Claim Via | Revenue myAccount — Income Tax Return |
Official Revenue Resources
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