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Claim a home office deduction when you work away from home

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 1
Image Alt Text Updated 8/2/2026 23:44

Does your self-employed work keep you busy outside of your home office? Many self-employed workers, like drivers and dog walkers, do their best work away from home.

You may still be able to claim a home office deduction. Here's general guidance from TurboTax about home office deductions. You should also check the IRS's website for a more detailed explanation.

If you can claim a home office deduction, here's how to add your home office square footage in QuickBooks Solopreneur.

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