A self-employed taxpayer may qualify for a home office deduction when the space meets the applicable business-use requirements. Regular and exclusive use is a key consideration, subject to specific exceptions.
Working occasionally at the kitchen table is different from maintaining qualifying business space. Review the simplified and actual-expense approaches and keep records supporting your choice.
Your next steps
- Identify the qualifying area and use.
- Retain household expense records.
- Compare available methods and limitations.
General education, not individualized tax or legal advice. Illustrations use stated assumptions and do not promise a refund or tax saving.
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