The simplified method can make it easier for you to claim the deduction but might not provide you with biggest deduction.
Home office utility deduction. In this publication you will find. That meets the irs requirements for a home office. For a full explanation of tax deductions for your home office refer to publication 587 business use of your home. Employees working from home can no longer take a deduction for home office expenses on their tax returns.
In this publication you will find. For example let s say your total allowable indirect home expenses for your whole home are 20 000 for a specific year and your home office space is 10 of your home for business purposes. I have a home office of 14 x 14 196 sq. To claim a home office deduction you must have dedicated space in your home used solely for business purposes.
Deducting utility expenses for home office for the year 2019 i paid a total of 5 181 for gas and electricity paid to the utility company pg e. The miscellaneous deduction for unreimbursed business expenses has been eliminated effective with the 2018 tax year and going forward. Please see turbo tax the home office deduction for more information on home office deductions to help you determine the best to use in your circumstance. The easiest way to calculate your home office tax deduction is called the simplified method the irs allows taxpayers to deduct 5 per square foot up to 300 square feet of home used in.
This deduction is for self employed business owners. Reducing your business s net profit not only reduces. For example if you have a room with a desk cabinets and computer. Deducting a home office is treated differently depending on your business type.
The home office deduction is not a red flag for an irs audit. If you are a small business owner wanting to cut costs start early to assemble your receipts utility statements mortgage statements or canceled rent checks to calculate and justify your deduction for a home office. Home square footage is 150 150 x 5 750 750 is the deduction you would claim. Whether you qualify for this deduction is determined each year.