Deductions & Write-Offs
“As a remote worker, is the home office deduction worth the trouble, and will it trigger an audit?”
For remote workers, the home office deduction often comes down to how much eligible space and expense documentation exists, how clearly the area is used for business, and how the work arrangement is reflected by the employer and tax records. The audit question usually depends less on the mere fact of claiming the deduction and more on whether the space, usage, and supporting records line up cleanly. In many cases, the practical value is shaped by the size of the deduction relative to the recordkeeping effort and the level of detail available for rent, utilities, and related costs. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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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