Deductions & Write-Offs
“Does claiming a home office deduction put me at higher audit risk, and is it worth it?”
A home office deduction often draws attention because it depends on facts that can be documented, such as exclusive business use, the size and layout of the space, and how well records support the claim. Audit risk is usually shaped less by the deduction itself and more by whether the reported facts match the rest of the return and everyday business activity. Whether it is worth claiming can depend on the amount involved, the type of work performed at home, and how comfortably the records show a clear business purpose. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
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 phone and internet?”
“As a freelancer, can I write off my car?”
“As a freelancer, can I write off business travel?”
“I incurred massive personal credit card debt to fund my struggling business, is the crippling interest I pay on those cards tax deductible?”
“Can I deduct my new home office using the actual expense method without immediately triggering a red flag audit from the IRS?”
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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