topic Should I enter expenses for my home office as a percentage of my entire home expense? in Deductions & credits

Should I enter expenses for my home office as a percentage of my entire home expense?

shai6935 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:20:12 GMT

I entered all home expenses like Real Estate Taxes, Repair/Maintenance, Insurance, etc., then on the next screen I am asked to enter expenses for my home office only. Previously Turbotax would calculate the home office expense as a percentage of my entire home expense. Why is it not doing it here? Do I need to calculate it myself? What do I enter here for my home office expenses for Real Estate Taxes, Repair/Maintenance, Insurance?

TurboTax still calculates the home office expense if you...

Vanessa — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:20:14 GMT

TurboTax still calculates the home office expense if you choose that path. There is a set of questions that asks do you have these expenses only related to your home office. Otherwise, you would not enter your real estate taxes again.

Insurance and such is entered in the Home Office interview section when you choose Actual method instead of the simplified method. If you choose the Simplified Method you will not see these questions as they are not relevant.