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S CORP Home Office Reimbursement Plan Question

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I own an S Corp and my home office qualifies for the home office deduction.  I have a reimbursement plan set up with the S Corp than includes a small percentage of my mortgage interest, internet, hoa dues, etc.  However, I'm wondering if the S Corp can just reimburse me using the safe harbor method ($5 per square foot up to 300 square feet).  That would make it easier for me since I would not have to reduce the reimbursed mortgage interest when I fill out my personal taxes.  My home office is over 300 square feet so I would qualify for the maximum of $1500 that the S Corp could reimburse me and that the s corp could report as a reimbursement expense.  Thank you for all you help!! 

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    No. Unfortunately, the IRS revenue procedure that created the simplified method for the home office expense deduction specifically prohibited using the simplified method for home offices that are reimbursed under reimbursement plans. 

    See page 5 of IRS Revenue Procedure 2013-3 by clicking here.

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    June 1, 2019

    No. Unfortunately, the IRS revenue procedure that created the simplified method for the home office expense deduction specifically prohibited using the simplified method for home offices that are reimbursed under reimbursement plans. 

    See page 5 of IRS Revenue Procedure 2013-3 by clicking here.