Federal Tac return Form 8829

[Ben28]

I am reviewing my federal tax return to submit it, notice appears stating I have to complete Form 8829 - Asset Entry Worksheet for Ben's Office, office I use for my business operated from my home.

They want asset listed which is at top of form - this block is in Red color. I have nothing to depreciate - I purchases a computer and printer in 2018 which I totally wrote off in 2018 return - no depreciation on this. I purchased nothing in 2019 to depreciate so I do not see what they want, In the form below  the block in Red color is 15.25%  which is the % of office vs total square footage of home,.

I do not know why this Form 8829 was generated and what can I do to correct this so I can submit my return

[JohnB5677 · Accepted solution]

Form 8829 is Expenses for Business use of your home.  The asset that it's looking for may be the depreciation on the home.

You will need Self-Employed or the Home & Business software to complete this.

Go to the Business section

1. Select Business Income & Expenses
2. Add or Edit your business
3. Scroll down to Business Expenses
4. Select Home Office Expenses.

Continue with questions from there.

[Ben28]

Thank you. Got it.