Self-employed workers with a dedicated business area at home.
Free home office worksheet
Home office deduction worksheet for business-use records
Use this worksheet to organize home office square footage, business-use notes, income limits, and review items before choosing a deduction method.
Best for
Home-based small businesses preparing records for review.
Owners comparing simplified home office estimates with broader expense records.
Copyable table
Home Office Deduction Worksheet
Select the table rows and copy them into a spreadsheet, checklist, or document. You can also download the same starter structure as a CSV file.
| Workspace | Business Sq Ft | Regular Use | Exclusive Use | Gross Income | Other Expenses | Review Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated office | 120 | Yes | Yes | $54,000 | $18,000 | Check simplified method estimate |
| Storage area | 40 | Yes | Review | $54,000 | $18,000 | Confirm exclusive-use treatment |
| Shared kitchen table | 0 | No | No | $54,000 | $18,000 | Do not include shared personal area |
How to use this template
Document the space
Record the business-use area and whether it is used regularly and exclusively for business.
Check limits
Compare preliminary estimates with income and other business expenses.
Review with records
Use Cadus to keep home office notes close to receipts, utilities, income, and tax reports.
Why Cadus helps after a template
Templates help you start. Connected records help you keep going.
Cadus keeps business receipts, bank transactions, receipt attachments, expenses, income, invoices, mileage, reports, and accountant exports in one mobile workflow for U.S. self-employed workers and small business owners.
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Home Office Worksheet FAQ
Can I use this template instead of an app?
Yes, this template can be a useful starting point. Cadus helps when you want receipts, transactions, invoices, mileage, income, reports, and exports connected instead of scattered across manual files.
Is this template tax advice?
No. This template is for recordkeeping and planning. Tax treatment can depend on your facts, tax year, location, and professional guidance.
This worksheet is for record organization only. Home office eligibility and deduction method should be reviewed for your facts.