(Image: Getty Images)You can make a claim for tax back if you’ve worked at home for even just one day, and claims can be backdated. HMRC received more than 3 million claims for the tax relief for the 2020/21 tax year. Martin has now confirmed that those who are "pinged" and self-isolating can claim too under these circumstances. For example, if an employed worker pays the 20% basic rate of tax and claims tax relief on £6 a week, they would receive £1.20 a week in tax relief (20% of £6 a week) towards the cost of their household bills. It works best if you have:Your National Insurance numberA recent payslip or P60 or a valid UK passportYou'll then receive the tax relief directly through your salary.

Source: Daily Mirror July 21, 2021 09:00 UTC