Tax pitfalls of building a garden home office

Investing in a home office with a garden shed upgrade or working pod makes sense for home workers, but there are a number of tax issues to consider, warns Ian McMonagle, taxation director at Russell & Russell

Among millions of people throughout the UK, WFH, or working from home has set off an explosion of interest in the possibilities of buying or building a work-related shed, pod or home office space in a secluded corner of the garden.

Away from the noise of the Dyson and the barking of dogs, a detached, warm, yet cool, well-equipped and stylish home working environment is the dream of many aspiring WFH devotees.

But, be warned: this is a complex area - so much so that any such plan requires close scrutiny from your proven professional adviser. If you convert a shed or buy or build a new garden pod to work from home, you need to ask yourself about the tax implications.

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