Can I deduct home office expenses?

TaxWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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Self-employed people (1099, Schedule C) can deduct home office expenses if a portion of the home is used regularly and exclusively for business. W-2 employees lost this deduction in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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