Working from home tax relief (Office Items)

PeteSouthgate72

I've tried looking through forums regarding this information but it seems a little unclear now as a lot of the posts are during peak pandemic.

But anyway, I'm starting a new job next month (3 days WFH, 2 days in the office).

Can anyone confirm whether it is possible for me to claim any tax relief on items such as a desk and office chair? I haven't currently got these items and I would rather have them than work from my kitchen table. My employer has provided me with a laptop and peripherals, but they haven't mentioned providing anything further.

TIA

Jeremy535897

The short answer is no. For ordinary expenses, see example 12:
https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim32790

There was a relaxation of the strict rules on office furniture used in the home, but it ended on 5 April 2022 and only applied to items reimbursed by the employer:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extension-to-the-temporary-income-tax-and-national-insurance-contribution-exemption-for-home-office-expenses/extension-to-the-temporary-income-tax-and-national-insurance-contribution-exemption-for-home-office-expenses