2007-01-05 19:16:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No, not on the return. If you have some type of business and a home office then you may be able to take a percentage of utilities on your form 8829.
2007-01-06 04:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many variables to your question. If any of the utility bill is being paid to aid in any of your income (home office, care of the elderly, foster care, etc), then you can.
Really, the IRS has a toll-free number in your area with polite people to answer your question. You don't have to tell them who you are, just ask the question.
Good Luck!
2007-01-05 20:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This year there's a telephone rebate. It's to return some taxes that should not have been collected in the first place. There's a place on your 1040/1040A/1040EZ to claim it.
2007-01-06 12:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, no. Some might say if you have a home office, but a home office is difficult to prove. It has to be exclusive (not just the "computer room" in your home) and you have to spend most of your time there. Not likely for most of us who work out of the home.
2007-01-06 00:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you are claiming a home office, and even then you would only get a percentage of the total amount as a deduction.
2007-01-05 19:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but you can go to the IRS page and check out what you can. There are some new regs you might want to look at.
2007-01-05 19:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by cateyes 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋