home office tax deduction for employee status?

Using H&H this year, not using the new simplified deduction. I understand the square footage, utilitities, all that and have done that part. My office is a dedicated room, no problem there. What I don't understand is where to deduct my supplies, internet, etc. I want to count ink cartridges, paper, internet, Shorthand, stuff like that but not sure where to do that. I already paid for this tax software (it was a deal through Amazon) but maybe I should ...

I have not filed for the home office deduction in the past, even though I do have a fair size room dedicated solely to my office so, therefore, I would qualify. This year I had to buy a new computer for my job. My husband works out of state, so we have a lot of deductions for him and I am wondering if I should file for the home office deduction or not? I know it is quite often flagged for audit by the IRS, but I feel I am entitled to it. I just do not want to risk the higher chance of being au ...

I'm doing my taxes on TurboTax and it says you can claim the home office deduction if you work at home for the "benefit of your employer, ie, if no office or desk is provided." Does this apply to us ? I'm worried about taking the deduction and getting audited or something. I've never taken it in the past. Wondering if it's even worth it for me if we indeed can take it (I don't own a home). ...

I'm seeing more and more job postings for statutory employee status. I'm trying to figure out what an appropriate line rate request equivalent would be since I would be responsible for withholding income taxes. For example if the traditional employee line rate is 8 cpl for transcription what would I need to request for statutory status? The same or more? ...

I'm wondering where other people have their home offices/work computers? My desk is currently in a corner of the living room but it's not in the main living area, so to speak. It's kind of off in this nook area off the living room. My monitors face outside and not into the living room. I'm wondering if I'm going to have to figure out someplace else to put everything to be in compliance? I do have my computers password locked so no one else can ...

Tax deduction when you work at home is definitely worth it. My friend is an accountant and anything done to improve your house is deductible (including crazy things like carpet cleaning, window cleaning). I even deducted new appliances and furniture and carpets ( in other rooms). ...

I have heard different interpretations of the "no commercial use" rule by Microsoft about the Home and Student version of Office. Some say you cannot use this version to work from home as an MT, and some say it only means that Home and Student version just doesn't have all the bells and whistles someone would need for commercial use. I just called Microsoft, and the rep told me that it IS okay to use it in that way, but I don't feel confident he really knew what I was ask ...

I did some research and have found that at least according to Federal Government guidelines, you can deduct home office expenses if you are an employee. The one big stipulation is that you are working at home because it is convenient for the employer. In other words, they cannot provide you with an office. Of course, in our case that is a no-brainer. The rest was pretty straight forward and much the same and I am doing now for tax deductions as an SE. My accountant ...

Do most of us have Microsoft Office Home & Student version or the Professional version? The only difference I can see is that Professional has 2 other features, Publisher and Access, which most of us don't need in our MT work. I can buy 2010 Home and Student for about 1/3 the cost of 2010 Professional. Thoughts? ...

I am trying to find a desk and chair under $100 ideally that is comfortable and doesn't cause of a lot of strain on my wrists. Did any of you who work at home purchased your furniture at a specific store? I would appreciate any suggestions. ...

Just by chance, does anyone know of an office job or other work from home, part time only? I am an MT myself but know of someone needing just an office job from home, she is not an MT. Any ideas would be appreciated. ...

Hoping someone out there can answer my question. I'm new with iMedX. I have Office Professional 2013 on my computer. According to their techs, their platforms aren't compatible with 2013. It has to be 2010 or lower. (Office 2013 has been compatible with other companies, but not with iMedX.) Someone has offered to let me use her Office 2007 Home and Student (not Pro), but we're not sure it will work with the iMedX platforms, which are IKM and Sc ...

I would like some info regarding what companies provide employee status and what are the terms? how many lines are expected per day or per pay period. Any info would be appreciated - thanks! ...

if you can do both? I work for a company as employee (takes out taxes, etc.), and was offered a PT job as IC (no taxes out). Can I do both? Do I just claim each one separately on taxes? ...

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I was just interviewed but found out they aren't allowed to hire for employee status in the state where I live. After having been an employee for a large MTSO, I wonder why this is the case. Any info regarding this strange practice? ...

Recently got new computer with windows 7 (old one had Vista) and put my word office 2007 home and student back on ...my shortcut keys (like F7) for spellcheck are not working...and I want to get the spellcheck visible on the task bar...any ideas how I can fix? Thanks!! ...

I'm currently working as an employee for a company that I'm really liking. They also offer IC status. Does anyone know if it's possible to have a full-time employee job at the same company as you hold a PT IC status and not have the extra work be OT? I have a PT job at MQ that I'm trying to dump. ...

Anyone who works for Landmark know the difference between employee status and IC status at this particular company? i.e. line requirements, hour requirements, etc. I know the basic difference. Ive been an IC MT for over 14+ years, but am wondering what the specs are at Landmark in particular. Thanks for any info you may have. ...

I have an interview tomorrow with a company for PT employee status. I have been an IC for many years and love it. I am a bit concerned about going employee as I am used to the flexibility of being able to take time off for my kids' school parties, fall, winter and spring breaks and such without it affecting my job. Can anyone give me a clue as to how employee status works and if some companies are more flexible than others?? I would love to stay an IC, but haven't f ...

I've been an IC MT for 10+ years and, as such, I have no benefits, but LOVE the flexibility of being able to do what I want/need during the day as long as the work gets done on time. When you are an employee working for an MTSO, do you have any kind of flexibility? If your scheduled work time is 8:00-4:00, do they allow any flexibility for such things as 15 minutes to drop off/pick up your child from school? Or an hour to go to an appt? I see a lot here where there i ...

I have an opportunity from two different companies. One is IC and the other as an employee. I have been an IC for so long. What is the pros and cons of both. TIA ...

I never talk to any other MTs really, just sign on, work and sign off, so I just wanted some feedback from other MTs. First question, if anyone is willing to answer it, how much do y'all make on average weekly? I don't know anyone else in the business and would just like to have something to compare my production to. Second, does anyone out there have employee status??? I see companies offering benefits, PTO and all that great stuff, but i'm assuming you have to be an employee not ...

I know I have read about this on here, but cannot seem to find an answer. I started with a company as an employee. They paid for training, 2 hours. Now, it's all on production. Is that how it's done? Even if that falls under minimum wage because it will; I am doing VR work. How can anyone take a new job like this? ...

Who is the best company to work for as an employee without weekends? I used to work for AssistMed but didn't like working the weekends. ...

reside in the state of CA but work for companies anywhere in the U.S. here is the law on reporting time pay. Can you say massive national lawsuit? ; ) REPORTING TIME PAY This is the law for CA for when you experience OOW/NJA: "Each workday an employee is required to report for work and does report, but is not put to work or is furnished less than half said employee's usual or scheduled day's work,the employee shall be paid for half the usual or scheduled day's work, but ...

I have a general question for working as employee status. I know everyone's answer will be different depending on which company. I've been an MT for 15 years always as an IC and never could get myself to take an employee status job even having been offered several because the pay was too low, but something to consider as there aren't many companies to pick from anymore. My other option is to just chuck all this and do something else. How do health benefits work for em ...

Does anyone know if MD-IT hires IC or employee status? Any info on this company would be greatly appreciated. Thank you :-) ...

or maybe both? I would prefer employee status with a choice of FT or PT (but would accept I.C. if employee were not available). Thanks for any responses. ...

I have been a medical transcriptionist for 22 years' and have worked as an employee for most of that time. I am still about 10 years out from retirement and am trying desparately to hang on to my beloved profession of medical transcription, but I am seeing it slip away from me little by little. Companies who hire employees seem to seldom have enough work to go around, harangue their employees through QA, and tie benefits to production. All these things combined are making it difficult ...

home office tax deduction for employee status? - shelly

Been claiming it for 14 years now (sm) - Long time MT

Dont you have to have a whole, separate room as your - office, thoug, not bedroom, living room etc?

Yes, must be exclusive use - LK

I do have a room that is JUST an office (sm) - Long time MT

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