Question: Can I claim the home office deduction (US)
Answer: The answer depends on the reasons that you are telecommuting. If you are telecommuting because it is at the company's convenience such as there is no local office or there is no suitable office space, then you can claim the home office deduction.
If you have become a telecommuter because of work/life balance or to avoid a commute, then you can not claim the home office deduction.
The details of why you are telecommuting should be in writing and included in a Telecommuting Agreement signed by you and your employer.
For independendt contractors the situation is different, they can normally claim the home office deduction but it's important for them to have a Telecommuting Agreement which states their status.
If you have become a telecommuter because of work/life balance or to avoid a commute, then you can not claim the home office deduction.
The details of why you are telecommuting should be in writing and included in a Telecommuting Agreement signed by you and your employer.
For independendt contractors the situation is different, they can normally claim the home office deduction but it's important for them to have a Telecommuting Agreement which states their status.