Is this a justifiable business expense?
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Anonymous
Yes, I should’ve clarified I own an actual business (LLC) so this would not be W-2 income. |
Anonymous
| I would ask your accountant. Likely the answer is yes, but it might only be a portion of the apartment that is used for work purposes. |
Anonymous
| Sure if you can justify it to the IRS that it's your office. It would be more difficult if you lived there too, but you still may get audited. Just be prepared to back up your reasoning to the IRS why you're using an apartment instead of a typical office space. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-small-apartment-can-qualify-home-office-deduction.html |
Anonymous
| Since OP was kind enough to set up Amazon delivery for her parents, I hope they set up OP with a nice grinder or tinder profile in return. |
Anonymous
| I am guessing, based only on his posts here, that OP's sex life isn't lagging solely because of his living arrangements. |
Anonymous
| Your primary reason is not business related, so no. Good luck convincing the IRS auditors that it's your office and not a residence. |
Anonymous
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No.
And lol. —tax professional |
Anonymous
| If you are self employed you could write off a small portion of the cost but it has to be a well defined area like a second bedroom used exclusively as an office. |
Anonymous
Can you explain specifically why not, ignoring the part about dating/sex? (I would not reveal that to an auditor, and I’m sure that some people have had sex in their fancy offices in DC – I’ve never heard of an office deduction being disallowed because someone had sex there). |
Anonymous
The rules for the home office deduction are very strict. Ask your CPA |
Anonymous
Maybe roleplay with the CPA. That sounds more fun. |
Anonymous
PP. We can't ignore the dating/sex part. Getting an apartment to #@%& people from Tinder or whatever is not an ordinary and necessary business expense. That is not "an office." OP, consult a (reputable) CPA. |
Anonymous
Why? If I can rent an office for $2,100 or I can rent a 1BR apartment for $2,100, can’t it just be considered a savvier business purchase to get the place where I can also take a nap in the middle of the day? It’s not my primary residence. Also, the apartment will include a kitchen, but most offices have a kitchen area as well, so I don’t see why that is problematic. And so what if I put a bed and a couch in there? The apartment complex is not going to lease me *part* of a 1BR apartment, so if I have the space anyway, why can’t I fill it with what I want? |
Anonymous
It's an apartment. Imagine you are the auditor and you are looking at a 40 year old who swears the 1 bedroom apartment they are renting is for business only and they actually live with their parents. Sounds a little absurd, right? What can the person do to prove they actually don't live in the 1 bedroom apartment equipped with a bed, furniture, etc? Good luck. Realistically you won't be picked for an audit anyway, so you could roll the dice and hope for the best. |
Anonymous
But it’s not a “home office” if it’s not my home, is it? |