Deductions & Write-Offs
“Is my home office deduction worth taking, or could it raise audit risk?”
A home office deduction can be worth considering when the space is used regularly and exclusively for business, but the practical value often depends on the size of the expense, the type of work, and how well the records support the claim. Audit risk is usually shaped less by the deduction itself and more by whether the facts look consistent, such as clear separation between personal and business use, accurate measurements, and documentation for related costs. In many cases, the decision comes down to the potential tax benefit versus the level of substantiation needed to make the position defensible. 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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