What are the current best practices and tools for deducting a mixed-use home office space on Schedule C without triggering an audit?
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What are the current best practices and tools for deducting a mixed-use home office space on Schedule C without triggering an audit?
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2026 IRS Publication 587 home office business use of home exclusive regular use simplified method Form 8829 Schedule C audit documentationGoogle ↗
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2026 IRS Publication 587 home office business use of home exclusive regular use simplified method Form 8829 Schedule C audit documentation Google ↗
- Publication 587 (2025), Business Use of Your Home · irs.gov
- Simplified option for home office deduction · irs.gov
- Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) (2025) · irs.gov
- QuickBooks website · quickbooks.intuit.com
- TurboTax website · turbotax.intuit.com
- Keeper website · keepertax.com
- Excel website · microsoft.com
- Form 8829 · irs.gov