How do i deduct the cost of my home office desk and chair?

[Sofia82]

I’m trying to figure out if I can deduct the cost of my home office desk and chair this year. My work requires me to work from home two days a week, and I bought these specifically for that purpose, but I’m not sure if this counts as a legitimate business expense or if it’s considered a personal item since the room is also used for other things.

[MasonT]

From what I’ve seen, the space often has to be used only for business to qualify for a deduction. If the room doubles as a living area, the desk and chair aren’t easy to claim as a business expense.

[Kyle_T]

I bought a desk and chair for a similar setup and kept the receipts, but I didn’t claim them this year because the room isn’t exclusive. It felt safer to just leave it out.

[Jerry38]

It does feel like the exclusive use rule is the real snag. Could the room be treated as a dedicated workspace, or is that still a stretch?

[Anthony_G]

If you’re self employed you might be able to deduct or depreciate the desk and chair, but you’d still need to show the space is used for business; since your room doubles as something else, it’s not guaranteed. It’s worth asking a tax pro or checking the official guidance for your country.