business expenses

[ebneilsen]

can i deduct my at home business expenses force by office closure by my employer because of COVID 19?

[SweetieJean]

No, not if you are a W-2 employee.

[ebneilsen]

not even under state taxes

[SweetieJean]

Only if your state allows it.   For example, PA does allow it, but you must also file and pay a 6% use tax on the utility expenses claimed as part of the home office deduction.

Check your state's tax website.