Irish Independent: Charlie Weston: Dear boss, can you pay my heating bill? How to claim all you can for your new home office
0According to the consumer tax manager at Taxback.com Marian Ryan, you will need to have a formal agreement between you and your employer/business partner that allows you to work remotely.
She says you will not be considered an e-worker if you bring work home outside of normal working hours.
Ms. Ryan says your employer must provide any of the following where necessary to an e-working employee for business use: a computer or laptop, a printer, a scanner, software to allow you to work from home, a telephone, mobile and broadband services, and office furniture.
The lucky ones are getting the tax-free payment of €3.20 a working day from their employer.