Deductions & Write-Offs
“Is there much audit risk if I take the home office deduction, and is it worth it?”
The home office deduction often gets attention because it can be useful, but the audit risk and overall value usually depend on how clearly the space is used, how well the records support the claim, and whether the rest of the return has other items that draw scrutiny. In many cases, the key questions are whether the area is used regularly and exclusively for business, how it is measured and documented, and whether the taxpayer is self-employed or an employee in a situation where the rules differ. The practical value also depends on the size of the deduction compared with the time and recordkeeping involved. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
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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