Where do I enter the home office deduction for my business?

by TurboTax •   708
Updated January 2, 2026 10:36 AM

To enter your home office expense along with other common business expenses:

  • Navigate to the Schedule C section:

    • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the Schedule C screen under Wages & Income.

    • TurboTax Desktop: Search for Schedule C and select the Jump to link or,

      • Go to Federal Taxes.

      • Go to Wages & Income.

      • If asked, How do you want to enter your income? select I'll choose what I work on.

      • Under Business Items, select Start or Update next to Business Income and Expenses (Sch C).

  • Answer any questions about your business until you get to the Your self-employed work summary screen. Select Edit or Review next to your business.

    • You might want to enter your 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC1099-K, cash, and personal check income from your self-employment before you associate any expenses with your business, but this is not required.

  • You'll be asked to select the expenses you know you had. Select Home office. You can also select any other expense categories that apply to your business. Select Continue at the bottom of the screen when you're done.

  • On the Here's your [type of work] info screen, scroll down to the Expenses section, and select Start next to Home office.

  • Enter the info about your home office.

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