"if you have a legit business reason for it then you can claim the cost of your rent as a business expense" I'd be a little careful about this. The advice I r

"if you have a legit business reason for it then you can claim the cost of your rent as a business expense" I'd be a little careful about this. The advice I received was that the Revenue clamp down on things like this pretty hard. I used to push a proportion of my rent through my company books (I was working from a home office almost 100% of the time) but after seeking the advice of a specialised tax accountant I promptly stopped. I'd recommend speaking to some good tax accountants before making any decisions like this and to discuss some strategies for maximising your take home. Drop me a mail if you would like me to put you in touch with the company I work with (I've been with them for the past 4 years) - they specialise in advice and services to small firms and contractors particularly those who work in IT.