JohnB5677
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Deductions & credits

Yes,  provided you have separate work spaces those expenses will be apportioned based on the square footage of each office compared to the are of the entire house.

 

Please be careful:

Employees may only take the home office deduction if they maintain the home office for the convenience of their employer. An employee's home office is deemed to be for an employer's convenience only if it is:

 

  • a condition of employment
  • necessary for the employer's business to properly function, or
  • needed to allow the employee to properly perform his or her duties.

The convenience of employer test is not met if using a home office is for your convenience or because you can get more work done at home.

 

Please have documentation available if the IRS should ask questions.

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