We are building a barn on a piece of land, no house yet. office space will be included in the structure. can i deduct a portion of the cost to building the barn?

[kj47]

where in the program to I put this cost?  business asset? home office? ??

[SweetieJean]

Are you self-employed?

[Anita01]

No, oyu cannot deduct it.  It would be capitalized as an asset once the business is open and running.  Costs that would normally be capitalized as assets cannot be start-up costs