topic The question asked if I made improvements to a building i used for business, does my detached garage /workshop count? I am self employed in Business & farm https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/the-question-asked-if-i-made-improvements-to-a-building-i-used-for-business-does-my-detached-garage/01/107276#M3179 <P>I am a self employed contractor and do a lot of work out of my detached garage, which I made improvements on to turn into a workshop. So, when it asks if I made improvements to a building for my business, would my garage/workshop count? thanks<BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:48:50 GMT sdallas2278 2019-06-01T04:48:50Z The question asked if I made improvements to a building i used for business, does my detached garage /workshop count? I am self employed https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/the-question-asked-if-i-made-improvements-to-a-building-i-used-for-business-does-my-detached-garage/01/107276#M3179 <P>I am a self employed contractor and do a lot of work out of my detached garage, which I made improvements on to turn into a workshop. So, when it asks if I made improvements to a building for my business, would my garage/workshop count? thanks<BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:48:50 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/the-question-asked-if-i-made-improvements-to-a-building-i-used-for-business-does-my-detached-garage/01/107276#M3179 sdallas2278 2019-06-01T04:48:50Z Yes, it does count if you use it exclusively and regularl... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/yes-it-does-count-if-you-use-it-exclusively-and-regularl/01/107290#M3182 <P>Yes, it does count if you use it exclusively and regularly for your business. &nbsp;The IRS does allow a separate structure that's not attached to your home for the deduction.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:48:52 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/business-taxes/discussion/yes-it-does-count-if-you-use-it-exclusively-and-regularl/01/107290#M3182 MargaretL 2019-06-01T04:48:52Z