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Generator for a home office

$500-$15,000

Can You Write Off Generator for a Home Office?

Short answer: A portable unit used for the office is deductible at the business share; a whole-house standby generator is mostly a home improvement.

A home office counts only if a specific area is used regularly and exclusively for business; the simplified method is $5 per square foot up to 300 sq ft.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.