When you are entering home office expenses, do you use the total year's amount or a monthly amount?

[mattrob13]

do you put the yearly amount of home office expenses or monthly?

[HelenaC]

For the regular method of claiming the Home Office Deduction, you enter the expense totals, for each category, for the year. 

Another way to claim the Home Office Deduction is by taking the Simplified Option for Home Office Deduction - IRS.gov

If you are self-employed, to enter the Home Office Deduction, click on Where do I enter the home office deduction for my business?

If you are an employee, to enter the Home Office Deduction, click on Where do I enter the employee home office deduction?

Related information:

• Can I take the home office deduction?
• Can I claim the home office deduction for two or more businesses?