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To: Donglalinger

You might want to read what the IRS says:

https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Home-Office-Deduction

Look under part 2 of requirements to claim the deduction. Meeting with clients in your home is right there.

The wisdom of taking this deduction would depend a lot on the overall expense versus the amount of income to the business is generating, and what kind of a business it is. For example, any kind of personal service business such as a financial advisor, or career coach etc. that the business could claim need to create a calm soothing environment so that the clients can think clearly with reduced anxiety, would have no problem selling the IRS on the deductibility of her aquarium in the office. It’s no different than a dentist or a doctor’s office. If it’s lumped in with office furniture and decor know is gonna know it’s an aquarium anyway.


17 posted on 03/04/2016 3:18:55 PM PST by SoCal Pubbie
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To: SoCal Pubbie
I agree, I have a home office but it's just me and a computer, I see no clients. A home office where you actually greet customers is a different animal.

I have a PS4 and a big screen TV in my room but could never deduct it, but it's fine to be in the room.That was his original question I think.

Since he didn't really say what type of home office it would be I was only thinking of my type that I have here.

19 posted on 03/04/2016 3:31:33 PM PST by Donglalinger
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