home office deduction

Remote work tax-break

A home office deduction is a tax deduction for expenses related to using part of your home for business.

To qualify, the space must be used regularly and exclusively for work—a corner of the living room where you also watch TV won't count.

She claimed a home office deduction for her freelance consulting business.

The deduction can cover a portion of rent, utilities, insurance, and repairs proportional to the workspace's square footage.

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