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posted Jun 1, 2019 5:17:23 PM

My wife works on two state-wide committees. She doesn't get paid for these activities, but she works out of a home office. Can she take a home office deduction?

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Jun 1, 2019 5:17:23 PM

You can only claim a home-office deduction against paid income.  Volunteer services do not count for the deduction.