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Home Office Deduction Calculator

Compare the simplified $5 per square foot method with the actual expense method.

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Business-use percentage
11.1%
Simplified method
$1,000.00
Actual expense method
$2,666.67
Better method
Actual — $2,666.67
  • The simplified method caps at 300 sq ft ($1,500).
  • The space must be used regularly and exclusively for business.

For planning and illustration only. Tax rules and local rates change; verify the result against current federal, state and local guidance before relying on it.

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