Deductions & Write-Offs
“I work from home, is the home office deduction worth it, and will it trigger an audit?”
For many remote workers, the home office deduction can be worthwhile, but the outcome often depends on how the space is used, whether it is set aside regularly and exclusively for work, and whether the records support the expense calculations. Audit concerns are usually tied less to the deduction itself and more to inconsistent reporting, large or unusual claims, or weak documentation. The details of employment status, self-employment income, and the type of home expenses involved often shape how the deduction is viewed in practice. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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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