Home Office Deduction Master IRS Rules & Avoid Audit

Описание: Most business owners either avoid the home office deduction completely… or take it the wrong way.

In this episode, Salim Omar and Senior Tax Advisor, Sabir Ghoghari break down how the home office deduction actually works, who qualifies, what the IRS looks for, and how to approach it as part of a bigger tax strategy — not just a standalone deduction.

Topics covered:
• The 2 IRS tests for qualifying
• Exclusive use vs mixed-use spaces
• Simplified vs actual expense method
• Converting commuting miles into business miles
• Why the deduction alone does NOT trigger an audit
• Documentation mistakes business owners make
• Depreciation recapture explained simply
• Why bigger-picture tax planning matters

If you’re a consultant, contractor, realtor, freelancer, or business owner working from home, this is a conversation worth understanding before filing your taxes.

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