topic We put all new windows in my office to make it easier to control temps in the office. Can I claim this as a deduction since I work from home? in Deductions & credits

We put all new windows in my office to make it easier to control temps in the office. Can I claim this as a deduction since I work from home?

djgroth — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:37:54 GMT

Re: We put all new windows in my office to make it easier to control temps in the office. Can I claim this as a deduction since I work from home?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:50:05 GMT

Are you a W-2 employee?

Can I deduct job-related expenses on my tax return?

Sorry---W-2 employees cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal return. Job-related expenses were eliminated as a federal deduction for W-2 employees by the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond. Your state tax laws might be different in AL, AR, CA, HI, MN, NY or PA.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-reform

Re: We put all new windows in my office to make it easier to control temps in the office. Can I c...

AmyC — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:02:56 GMT

If it is your main home, you may qualify for an energy credit. See Instructions for Form 5695. The rules are changing for 2023 with an increased limit of $1200 annually. However, this credit is limited for 2022 as follows.

A total combined credit limit of $500 for all tax years after 2005.
A combined credit limit of $200 for windows for all tax years after 2005.