I rent out a flat - Can I claim tax back on my own home?
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at
7:45 pm
I rent out a small flat - my property “business”. I am declaring my income to the tax man. Because I do the paperwork for the “business” in my own home, can I claim back a proportion of my own household bills from the tax man?
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I don’t think it would really be worth it. See example four, what % of time do you use your house to run this property ‘business’? I bet its not very much.
More info on income from property if you want it:
You could also contact the self assessment helpline if you want: 0845 900 0444 open 8am - 8pm, seven days a week.