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Sales tax & the home-office deduction

Two common questions: when you owe sales tax, and how the home-office deduction actually works.

Sales tax & the home-office deduction

Sales tax generally applies to products and certain services, and the rules vary by state — many service businesses don't collect it, but it depends on what you sell and where. The home-office deduction is based on the share of your home used regularly and exclusively for business (by square footage), not simply your rent.

Education, not tax advice

These are general explanations. Your Uplinq tax team handles your specific situation.

What this article will cover

  • When sales tax typically applies (products vs. services)
  • How the home-office deduction is calculated
  • What records to keep
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