Home Office Deduction: Complete Guide for Gig Workers
Maximize your home office tax deduction with this comprehensive guide covering requirements, calculation methods, and common mistakes.
Sarah Mitchell
Tax Specialist · August 18, 2024
The Home Office Deduction Explained
If you work from home as a gig worker, you may qualify for a valuable tax deduction. Here's everything you need to know.
Who Qualifies?
You can claim the home office deduction if:
Two Calculation Methods
Simplified Method
Regular Method
Calculating Business Use Percentage
Square footage method:
Deductible Home Expenses
Direct Expenses (100% deductible)
Indirect Expenses (proportional)
Documentation Required
Keep records of:
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Track your home office expenses easily with GigTracker's expense categorization feature.
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