Publication 587 - Introductory Material
Photographs of missing children. The Internal Revenue Service is a proud partner with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Photographs of
missing children
selected by the Center may appear in this publication on pages that would otherwise be blank. You can help bring these children
home by looking at the
photographs and calling 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) if you recognize a child.
The purpose of this publication is to provide information on figuring and claiming the deduction for business use of your
home. The term
“home” includes a house, apartment, condominium, mobile home, boat, or similar property, which provides basic living accommodations.
It also
includes structures on the property, such as an unattached garage, studio, barn, or greenhouse. However, it does not include
any part of your property
used exclusively as a hotel or inn.
This publication includes information on the following.
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The requirements for qualifying to deduct expenses for the business use of your home (including special rules for storing
inventory or
product samples).
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Types of expenses you can deduct.
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How to figure the deduction (including depreciation of your home).
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Special rules for daycare providers.
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Selling a home that was used partly for business.
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Deducting expenses for furniture and equipment used in your business.
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Records you should keep.
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Where to deduct your expenses.
The rules in this publication apply to individuals.
If you need information on deductions for renting out your property, see Publication 527, Residential Rental Property.
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Useful Items - You may want to see:
Forms (and Instructions)
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Schedule C (Form 1040)
Profit or Loss from Business
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2106
Employee Business Expenses
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2106-EZ
Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses
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4562
Depreciation and Amortization
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8829
Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
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