Software engineer home office and gear
Varies
Can You Write Off Software Engineer Home Office and Gear?
Short answer: W-2 engineers can't deduct equipment or a home office; freelance and contract developers can.
W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
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.
Software engineer home office and gear
Varies
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
W-2 engineers can't deduct equipment or a home office; freelance and contract developers can.
Business justification
W-2 engineers can't deduct equipment or a home office; freelance and contract developers can. W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job