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I'm a teacher and do have a home office where I do lesson plans, enter grades, etc
In the part where it asks for income what do I put? I don't make extra income but I am working from home.
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This is not a deductible expense. While you use part of your home for your job, you have a job site considered your primary work location. Therefore, you do not qualify for the home office deduction.
Generally speaking, to qualify for the home office deduction,
Furthermore, the business deductions on Form 2106 are allowed for Armed Forces reservist, a qualified performing artist, a fee-basis state or local government official, or an individual with a disability claiming impairment-related work expenses. All other taxpayers can no longer deduct these expenses beginning in tax year 2018.
W-2 employees--and that would be most teachers-- cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal tax return.
But do not overlook the deduction for teacher expenses.
TEACHER EXPENSES
Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Employment Expenses>Teacher (Educator) Expenses
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