Regarding the New Simplified Method of Computing the Office in the Home

question 162

Essay

Regarding the new simplified method of computing the office in the home deduction, comment on the following independent factors.
a. Taxpayer has set aside 400 square feet for use as an office.
b. Taxpayer has repainted and recarpeted the office area.
c. In past years, taxpayer has always taken the deduction using the regular (actual expense) method.
d. The net income from the business is not large.

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Definitions:

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