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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 9:13:15 PM

Can I deduct home pest control if I have a home office?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 9:13:16 PM

Yes.  You can deduct the amount of pest control expense that is applicable to that portion of your home.  

For example: If your home is 2,000 square feet and your home office is 200 square feet and you paid $100 for pest control, then (200/2,000) x $100 = $10 can be deducted for your home office.

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 9:13:16 PM

Yes.  You can deduct the amount of pest control expense that is applicable to that portion of your home.  

For example: If your home is 2,000 square feet and your home office is 200 square feet and you paid $100 for pest control, then (200/2,000) x $100 = $10 can be deducted for your home office.

Level 1
Feb 9, 2024 1:45:12 PM

Where do we find this on the website?

Expert Alumni
Feb 9, 2024 1:51:35 PM

To clarify, do you have a pest control business or are you asking if you can deduct this as an expense on your personal residence?

Level 1
Feb 9, 2024 2:02:38 PM

personal residence 

Expert Alumni
Feb 9, 2024 2:15:05 PM

It depends if you use your home office for a business. It would need to be a business that would prompt you to file a Schedule C and you claim a Home office expense.  This would be a business that you operate independently and not a 

home office you use working from home as an employee.

 

Pest control services would be considered an indirect expense as you report your home office expense in Schedule C.

Level 1
Feb 9, 2024 5:47:39 PM

thanks!