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The paper tax return deadline loometh – 31st October 2008.  However, if you don’t make this deadline, try doing your return online – it’s very straightforward.  Alternatively – use an agent – as they will almost certainly file clients’ returns online.  Online filing has a deadline of 31st January 2009.

Previously, home workers could claim only expenses for heat, light & power, when working from home.  Mortgage interest/rent/home insurance/council tax claims would have meant that part of the home used as an office would then no longer qualify for Principal Private Residence relief on disposal of the home. Now, however, HM revenue & Customs that they may, now, claim for these things, without losing the PPR relief.

See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/7459639.stm

Tessa Finch

Tessa Finch FMAAT is a Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and a Past Finalist of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.