I have a photography business. I do my administrative and photo editing work in our home. However, I don't have a designated or distinguished spot or location where I do this work (i.e. I do this work in our bedroom). I believe that because this would not be "regular" and "exclusive" and would not meet the definition of the principal place of work, that I would not be able to claim any home office deductions or related expenses. But can I claim round trip vehicle mileage from our home to each respective photoshoot with this information in mind?
The response I got already from posing this question was the following:
es, probably. To deduct mileage, the home just needs to be the "Principal Place of Business". It does not need to qualify for the Home Office deduction (the 'Regularly and Exclusively' rule does not apply).
If the regular and exclusive does not apply to the definition of "principal place of business" for this particular deduction, how do I know if my home is my principal place of business. I haven't been able to find any specifics or answers in the guidance. The only thing I can find is when it relates to home office deductions
