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Day Trading Tax Treatment — home office deduction requirements

Started by first_time_student_advice · Aug 21, 2025 · 1,138 views · 18 replies
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first_time_student_advice OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

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 are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

WD
worried_dev_NY

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

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

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

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

SB
SmallBizOwner_NYC

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

CA
CorpCounsel_Amy

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.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

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

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

HM
help_me_trader_NC

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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frustrated_seller_NC

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

CT
confused_trader_WA

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

DC
desperate_contractor_GA

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

LT
LandlordTom_TX

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

SA
seeking_advice_renter_CA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

PJ
Paralegal_Jen

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

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

HM
help_me_seller_2022

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

WD
worried_dev_today

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

PN
Photographer_NYC

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

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

FC
frustrated_creator_2024

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

AB
AgentBroker_TX

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

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

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