Can I deduct expenses for working from home since March of 2020. Expenses for having to set up a home office?

user1169395 · ‎February 4, 2021

For example, internet expenses. Expenses such as the purchase of a desk. Electricity expenses for plugging in computer systems. etc.

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 4, 2021

Sorry---W-2 employees cannot deduct expenses for working from home. Job-related expenses were eliminated as a deduction for W-2 employees by the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond. Your state tax laws might be different.

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JoannaB2 · ‎February 4, 2021

Yes, start up costs are deductible. You may deduct qualified start-up costs you paid or incurred while setting up your business up to $50,000. It can either be deducted in the year you open the business up to $ 5,000 and amortized the remaining for 15 years.

Can I deduct expenses for working from home since March of 2020. Expenses for having to set up a home office?

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