12 things you didn't know you could write off on your taxes if you work from home

Sharon Feiereisen
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  • Tax Day is April 15, 2019.

  • If you work from home, there are a surprising number of things that may be tax-deductible for you, including your home office, work supplies, and even your WiFi bill.

  • We asked experts for 12 unexpected things that people who work from home can write off on their taxes.

Tax Day is fast approaching, and that can be a stressful time, especially for the self-employed.

If you work from home, there are a surprising number of things that may be tax-deductible for you, including your home office, your printer, and even your WiFi bill.

The IRS recommends keeping detailed records of the expenses you plan to claim as a deductions. The key, tax expert Megan Gorman told Business Insider, is your business expenses must be “ordinary and necessary in the pursuit of business.”

With that in mind, here are 12 unexpected things you can write off on your taxes if you work from home.

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