What are the current IRS guidelines for deducting home office expenses and high-speed internet when operating an independent freelance consultancy from a rented apartment?
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What are the current IRS guidelines for deducting home office expenses and high-speed internet when operating an independent freelance consultancy from a rented apartment?
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IRS 2026 home office deduction independent contractor rented apartment exclusive regular use simplified method internet expenses Schedule C Google ↗
- Publication 587 (2025), Business Use of Your Home · irs.gov
- Topic no. 509, Business use of home · irs.gov
- Simplified option for home office deduction · irs.gov
- Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) (2025) · irs.gov
- Instructions for Form 8829 (2025) · irs.gov
- Recordkeeping · irs.gov
- About Form 8829, Expenses for Business Use of Your Home · irs.gov