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winipper
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Home office income

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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VictoriaD75
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Home office income

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,

  • Exclusive and regular use:  You must use a portion of your home exclusively and regularly for your business.
  • Principal place of business: Your home office must be either the principal location of that business, or a place where you regularly meet with customers or clients.

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.

 

Home Office Deduction

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Home office income

W-2 employees--and that would be most teachers-- cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal tax return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...

 

But do not overlook the deduction for teacher expenses.

 

TEACHER EXPENSES

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Employment Expenses>Teacher (Educator) Expenses

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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