Taxorly AI Tax Advisor
Answered June 3, 2026
As a self-employed individual, you can deduct your home office expenses on your tax return, but you must meet certain requirements. To qualify, your home office must be used regularly and exclusively for business. This means you can't claim a deduction for a room that's also used for personal activities.
For the 2026 tax year, you can deduct $5 per square foot of home office space, up to a maximum of $1,500. So, if you have a 200-square-foot home office, your deduction would be $1,000 (200 sq ft x $5 per sq ft).
To calculate your deduction, you'll need to measure your home office space and keep records of your business use. You can also deduct a portion of your rent or mortgage interest, property taxes, and utilities as business expenses.
Try our Home Office Deduction Calculator at taxorly.com/home-office-calculator.
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