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Ausie27
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Can my son take a home office deduction if he doesn't pay rent or utilities?

Can my son living with me rent free claim his room for home business? He works from home fulltime for a legal company taking depositions online for lawyers. 

He uses a special computer and internet access.

 

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Can my son take a home office deduction if he doesn't pay rent or utilities?

No, since he has no expense. Additionally the space would have to be used exclusively for business. 

KrisD15
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Can my son take a home office deduction if he doesn't pay rent or utilities?

Above reply is correct, 

additionally if he is an Employee working from home, he cannot claim any work expenses, including a home office, as deductions. 

 

 

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