AnnetteB6
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Self employed

You cannot deduct the 'rent' that you pay, but if the shed meets the qualifications to be a home office, then you could deduct the separate utility bills for the shed.  To deduct the full amount of the bills, the shed would need to be 100% used for your business.

 

Take a look at the following TurboTax article to learn more about what qualifies as a home office:

 

The Home Office Deduction

 

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