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I'm a homeowner with a home-based business but cannot deduct utility expenses for the BUSINESS. Can I deduct utility expenses under the personal deductions section?

 
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MinhT
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I'm a homeowner with a home-based business but cannot deduct utility expenses for the BUSINESS. Can I deduct utility expenses under the personal deductions section?

No, utility expenses cannot be deducted in the personal deductions section.

Can you explain further why you cannot deduct utilities expenses in the business section.

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MinhT
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I'm a homeowner with a home-based business but cannot deduct utility expenses for the BUSINESS. Can I deduct utility expenses under the personal deductions section?

No, utility expenses cannot be deducted in the personal deductions section.

Can you explain further why you cannot deduct utilities expenses in the business section.

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