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- The UK government will abolish tax relief for home workers starting April 6, 2026, affecting about 300,000 employees.
- The change ends deductions for unreimbursed household expenses and raises taxes by £62 for basic-rate taxpayers and £124 for higher-rate taxpayers.
- The Treasury cites non-compliance, noting that over half of claims were invalid.
- Employers can still reimburse costs tax-free, though the measure may shift costs to businesses.
