My company sent me home to work permanently. I am a W-2 employee. Can I write off my dedicated home office space and utilities?

fusco414 · ‎June 4, 2019

IreneS · ‎June 4, 2019

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

Unfortunately, no. Your home office is considered an employee expense and this deduction is not allowed for tax years 2018-2025 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

[Edited | 4/13/2020 | 10:04 am PDT]

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IreneS · ‎June 4, 2019

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

Unfortunately, no. Your home office is considered an employee expense and this deduction is not allowed for tax years 2018-2025 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

[Edited | 4/13/2020 | 10:04 am PDT]

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My company sent me home to work permanently. I am a W-2 employee. Can I write off my dedicated home office space and utilities?