Utilities for your home
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Can You Write Off Utilities for Your Home?
Short answer: No for personal use; the business-use share is deductible if you have a qualifying home office.
W-2 employees working from home can't deduct utilities.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
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Utilities for your home
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Personal Tax Deductions
No for personal use; the business-use share is deductible if you have a qualifying home office.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
No for personal use; the business-use share is deductible if you have a qualifying home office. W-2 employees working from home can't deduct utilities.
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