New York does allow a deduction for employee job expenses @ScubaGT63. Working from home if your office was closed due to Covid-19 is an ordinary and necessary business expense so you would be able to close a home office.
TurboTax will give you the better of the NY standard or itemized deductions so even if you claim a home office, you may not make out better. But it’s worth a try.
- Type 2106 in Search in the upper right
- Select Jump to 2016
- Say YES to Do you have any expenses from one of these professions or situations?
- Enter your occupation
- On the screen Does your work involve any of these professions or situations? choose None of these professions or situations apply
- On the screen Do any of these less common situations apply to your Job work? choose None of these apply
- Enter your expenses
What if I’m audited?
You don’t need proof, but if you get audited, NY will want a letter from your employer stating all of the following:
- a home office is necessary for your employment
- office space is not available at their location
Note: You can claim a deduction for a home office only if you use that part of your home regularly and exclusively as your principal place of business. You cannot claim a home office for occasional or incidental use. The regular and exclusive use must be for the convenience of your employer and not just appropriate and helpful in your job.
Checklists for acceptable proof of itemized deductions
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