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October 12, 2020
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As self empl., to get the home office deduct, y do I deduct 100% of my other expenses and not the % of those expenses from the home office since I only use a % of income?

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Critter-3
Level 15
October 12, 2020

Where to enter :  

 

Where do I enter the home office deduction for my business?

 

Understanding the form 8829 and the meaning of direct and indirect expenses : 

 

Home Office Expenses … Business Use of the Home

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/home-office-deduction

VolvoGirl
Level 15
October 12, 2020

Yes.  You deduct 100% of your other self employment expenses.  And Home Office is a % of your total house size, not % of income.