Solved: Can client who works from home 95% of the time. What Utilities can be taken? Lights, gas, water, internet service? Thank you for your help!

ce-jonese · ‎12-07-2019

I was told only electricity and gas can be taken for employee working from home 95% of the time. Client also uses water, and internet, can that be taken?

abctax55 · ‎12-07-2019

Per the TCJA-2017, it won't matter as employee business expenses are no longer deductible.

You *might* get some on the state return, depending on conformity.

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abctax55 · ‎12-07-2019

Per the TCJA-2017, it won't matter as employee business expenses are no longer deductible.

You *might* get some on the state return, depending on conformity.

"*******Tax software is no substitute for a professional tax preparer*******
( Generic Comment )"

ce-jonese · ‎12-07-2019

Thank you so much abctax55! While waiting for an answer, I did research, and to my surprise, they are no longer deductible 😞 Thank you for your good advice!

TaxMonkey · ‎12-07-2019

Yes, water I would normally use business percent of home. For Internet I generally do not consider that to be an office in home utility, but rather more of a direct business expense and allocate a different percentage, usually higher, to business use.

ce-jonese · ‎12-07-2019

Thank you TaxMonkey! I appreciate your help!

Can client who works from home 95% of the time. What Utilities can be taken? Lights, gas, water, internet service? Thank you for your help!

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