subject: Qualifying for Home Business Tax Deduction [print this page] Qualifying for Home Business Tax Deduction
There are several benefits in owning a home-based business and one of them is tax deduction. If you are operating a home business, you can claim deduction of taxes for it. But before you can do so, you need to determine first if you qualify per Internal Revenue regulations. You can qualify if the home is the:
Exclusive and regular place for conducting business.
The primary place for any business related meetings and gathering.
The exact place of residence and not a separate structure.
Regular place of storing goods, supplies and equipments used for the business.
Place for rental.
Used as the day care facility.
If your business satisfies the above mentioned set-up, then you are qualified for a home business tax deduction.
The people you employ can also claim deductions on their taxes. The idea is that as long as the employer benefits, so does the employee. Employees of home based businesses are eligible for certain tax deductions if the home of the employers is the main residence and no part of the home is rented by them.
Exclusivity of the Home for Business Use
There must be an area in the home that is designated for business purposes for you to qualify for the home business tax deductions. Only day care facilities and storage of products have certain exceptions to this rule (they apply different deductions for this arrangement).
The designated area for business within the residence must be regularly used and not just occasionally or incidentally. The business trades must be directly related to the business and not just a personalized way to earn profit.
Other Areas of the Home Based Business
In the event that the home based business has several locations, it must be determined that the home is the primary place of business to qualify. Once the home is not considered the primary place to conduct business, a separate deduction may be applied.
If you want more information about the home business tax deduction, you can visit the Internal Revenue Department. Aside from details of the tax deduction regulations, you will also learn about the process and find relevant forms.
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