Home Office or Work Space Expense Deductions #414

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By Jennifer Clee Section 18(12) of the Income Tax Act permits a self-employed individual to deduct expenses associated in using part of the home as a place of business. However, no claim may be made in respect of any “work space” in a “self-contained domestic establishment” (dwelling house, apartment or similar place in a residence