I am on a H1-B visa in the US. My organization is originally based abroad but they pay me through a subsidiary in the US. I have been in the US for more than 183 days. Since i am originally based out of the country - can i deduct my rent in the US as a business expense?
2007-02-19 10:54:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Would you be considered a consultant on location and hence the rent becomes a deductible unreimbursed business expense?
2007-02-21 12:48:06 · update #1
No you can't deduct your rent.
2007-02-19 11:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, rent is not deductible.
If you were required to maintain a home office for the convenience of your employer and if it otherwise meets the tests for a home office deduction, a portion of your rent might be deductible (based on the realtive area used exclusively as a home office) as part of the home office deduction.
2007-02-19 18:59:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Rent is not deductible. Wishful thinking though. Just not in touch with reality.
2007-02-19 19:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋