Deductions & credits
The additional asset (the new roof) is added just like the original house where the home office operates. When you are in the 'Home Office' expense category (selected under Add expenses for this work in TurboTax Online). You may already have this category available since you had a Home Office in the past.
Once you step through the Home Office expense category, you will review the information for your original home asset. When that is complete you will see the option to add another asset. Click this to add the new roof and use the same square feet that you use for your original home office.
- See the image below.
Keep in mind that you also have the option to use the newer simplified method for the home office. Simplified Option for Home Office Deduction
- You may choose to use either the simplified method or the regular method for any taxable year.
