Can I Take A Home Office Deduction If I Work For Someone Else?

Yes you can take a home office deduction if you work for someone else. In this short video, Peter Witts, CPA PC, explains how.

Yes, you may be eligible for a home office deduction if you meet certain criteria, as Peter Witts CPA PC details in the short video below. To qualify the space must be used in a trade or business activity, be in an exclusive area of your home, it must be your primary place of business, and it must benefit your employer. 

Peter Witts has over two decades of specialized experience in Government Contract Accounting. With a background that includes working at the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his clients. During his tenure at DCAA, he was involved in a wide range of audit-related activities for both large aerospace contractors and small business contractors. Peter has successfully designed and implemented government contract accounting systems, prepared incurred cost submissions, developed forward pricing rates, conducted NIH A-133 Program Audits, and supported numerous DCAA audits for clients. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses in the government contracting industry, Peter's goal is to help clients navigate the complex world of government accounting with confidence.

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