Free Home Office Deduction Calculator

Calculate your home office tax deduction using the simplified method ($5 per square foot).

sq ft
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Home Office Deduction

$1,000

Tax Savings$220

Home Office Deduction vs Marginal Tax Rate

Simplified Home Office Deduction

Deduction = Office Square Feet x $5 (max 300 sq ft = $1,500)

The simplified method requires no actual expense tracking. The regular method may yield a larger deduction if your expenses are high.

Note: Only available for self-employed individuals. W-2 employees cannot claim the home office deduction.

Example Calculation

200 sq ft office, 22% tax rate.

  1. 01Deduction = 200 x $5 = $1,000
  2. 02Tax savings = $1,000 x 22% = $220

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