Deductions & Write-Offs
“As a freelancer, can I write off a new laptop?”
The home office deduction often comes down to how well the workspace is used, how clearly it is set aside for business, and whether the records support the business purpose. For some taxpayers, the potential tax benefit can be meaningful, while for others the administrative effort may outweigh the value. Audit risk is usually shaped less by the deduction itself and more by the overall return, the consistency of the records, and whether the home office claim fits the rest of the facts. The answer can also vary based on whether the person is self-employed or an employee with unreimbursed expenses. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“As a freelancer, can I write off my home office?”
“As a freelancer, can I write off my car?”
“As a freelancer, can I write off my phone and internet?”
“As a freelancer, can I write off client meals?”
“I incurred massive personal credit card debt to fund my struggling business, is the crippling interest I pay on those cards tax deductible?”
“I use my personal cell phone extensively for my freelance work, what exact percentage of my monthly phone bill is safe to write off?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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