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Can my husband or I deduct our household utilities because we have to maintain two households for work?

No, to deduct your utilities, you would be required to maintain a home office.

The expenses would be prorated according to floor space used for business purposes.

For more details, see:

Can I take the home office deduction?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901224-can-i-take-the-home-office-deduction


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Can my husband or I deduct our household utilities because we have to maintain two households for work?

No, to deduct your utilities, you would be required to maintain a home office.

The expenses would be prorated according to floor space used for business purposes.

For more details, see:

Can I take the home office deduction?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901224-can-i-take-the-home-office-deduction


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