The home office deduction: what you can actually write off

Most self-employed people either skip the home office deduction out of fear, or claim it wrong and create audit risk. This video fixes both problems.
The home office deduction is one of the most legitimate — and most misunderstood — write-offs available to freelancers, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and small business owners. Done correctly, it can reduce your taxable income by thousands of dollars a year. Done wrong, it's a problem. This video tells you exactly how to do it right.
We cover the two requirements the IRS actually enforces (regular use and exclusive use), the difference between the simplified method and the actual expense method, who qualifies and who doesn't, and how to document your claim so it's bulletproof if you're ever audited.

This video covers:
— What the home office deduction actually is and who can claim it
— The exclusive use test — the rule most people fail
— Simplified method vs actual expense method: which gives you a bigger deduction
— Home office deduction for renters vs homeowners
— Home office write-offs: rent, mortgage interest, utilities, insurance, internet, repairs
— Can W-2 remote employees claim the home office deduction in 2026?
— How to file Form 8829 and create a proper paper trail
— How to audit-proof your home office deduction with photos and documentation
— Home office deduction for freelancers, independent contractors, and LLCs on Schedule C
— The IRS home office rules that most people get wrong
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This is educational content, not personal tax advice. Tax law is complex and your situation is unique — always work with a licensed CPA or tax attorney before filing.
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