How do you change the adjusted cost basis of the home in the calculations of the home office expense deduction?

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

You edit the cost basis of your home:

• Type sch c in the search box and click search.
• Click on Jump to sch c.
• Edit the business.
• Scroll down to Business Expenses: Home Office Expense.
• Continue through all the screens, past the Depreciation for your home office screen. 
• Continue with the onscreen interview until you get to the Cost of Your Home screen and edit the amount(s).

See the screenshot below.

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