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Crypto Tax Question — home office deduction requirements

Started by seeking_advice_freelancer_2025 · Mar 26, 2024 · 2,441 views · 17 replies
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seeking_advice_freelancer_2025 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

home office deduction requirements. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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NurseUnion_Rep

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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anon_dev_help

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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seeking_advice_creator_2026

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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desperate_investor_IL

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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CryptoTrader_2023

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

JC
just_curious_freelancer_question

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the relevant statute years for this type of claim.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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seeking_advice_employee_NY

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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throwaway_driver_2026

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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throwaway_renter_GA

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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throwaway_worker_IL

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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throwaway_creator_GA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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LandlordTom_TX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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eComm_Seller_2022

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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ContractorMike_CA

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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confused_homeowner_question

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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