Deductions & Write-Offs
“Will taking a home office deduction make my tax return more likely to get audited?”
A home office deduction can draw extra attention in some cases, but audit likelihood often depends more on the overall pattern of the return than on one deduction alone. Factors such as whether the space is used regularly and exclusively, whether the claim fits the type of work being reported, and whether the numbers appear consistent with the rest of the return can all matter. Documentation, recordkeeping, and how the deduction is calculated also tend to influence how a return is viewed if it is reviewed. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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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