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posted Jun 6, 2019 8:29:53 AM

When I entered expenses for my W2 Employee Home Office it had no impact my taxes due. Does this sound right?

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Jun 6, 2019 8:29:55 AM

When you are a W-2 employee, Business Use of Home Office is not a complete deduction, it is limited to 2% of your AGI.  It is not unlikely these expenses had no impact on your taxes due. 

For more information, follow this link: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc511  

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Level 1
Jun 6, 2019 8:29:55 AM

When you are a W-2 employee, Business Use of Home Office is not a complete deduction, it is limited to 2% of your AGI.  It is not unlikely these expenses had no impact on your taxes due. 

For more information, follow this link: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc511