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FreeHugeMovies · 10-19-2006, 09:55 PM

What % can you write off for landscaping if you work from your house?

Spunky · 10-19-2006, 09:56 PM

I thought it was like 20 %

shake · 10-19-2006, 10:03 PM

I would be surprised if you could get away with anything for landscaping on a house even if you work from home. Pretty sweet if you can though

FreeHugeMovies · 10-19-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shake

I would be surprised if you could get away with anything for landscaping on a house even if you work from home. Pretty sweet if you can though

Sure you can, what if I have a client over? Biz expense baby!

wtfent · 10-19-2006, 10:19 PM

Well I hope you like to get audited

L-Pink · 10-19-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

Sure you can, what if I have a client over? Biz expense baby!

Say hi to Wesley from everyone at GFY.

selena · 10-19-2006, 10:30 PM

I think it's the same % that you are deducting for anything else (utilities, etc), and that is based on square footage of your home vs your area used for business.

Note that I am not an accountant, nor do I play one on TV.

dissipate · 10-19-2006, 10:35 PM

Nope, you're not going to get away with writing that off. All it's going to do is change the adjusted basis in the house.

FreeHugeMovies · 10-19-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dissipate

Nope, you're not going to get away with writing that off. All it's going to do is change the adjusted basis in the house.

You are telling me all those companies who pay for lawn care don't write it off? Yes, it's diff. but I too have an office in my house. I haven't asked my accountant but I thought GFY would know. I should of known better.

FreeHugeMovies · 10-19-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

Say hi to Wesley from everyone at GFY.

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L-Pink · 10-19-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

Bitch! Call me Bladeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Bladeeeeeee, anyone making GOOD money doesn't take home office deductions. Trust me.

After Shock Media · 10-20-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

You are telling me all those companies who pay for lawn care don't write it off? Yes, it's diff. but I too have an office in my house. I haven't asked my accountant but I thought GFY would know. I should of known better.

There is a very big difference in your analogy.
Those companies are primarily if not always for business purposes.
Your house is dual use. You would need some justifiable and accountable method to show what percentage is used for business and what percentage is for personal use, assuming you can even get away with dual use.

Example dual use vehicles which is often for most home businesses. Must maintain usage mileage logs, repair costs logs, gas expenses and everything else to do with that vehicle. You then calculate what percentage is personal use and what percentage is business use.

Though the IRS has grown a tad more lenient on home office deductions. They still throw up red flags. Many people just avoid taking any home office business deductions at all.

Now assuming you have actual foot traffic and can somewhat justify it. You have better cross your T's and dot all of your i's. Like are you zoned properly, you are paying your local city equipment and business taxes right? Oh and of course you did file for a business license and a fictitious name statement right?

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