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Foreign Account Reporting — home office deduction requirements

Started by GigWorker_LA · Dec 26, 2025 · 767 views · 8 replies
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GigWorker_LA OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

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

I have already done some research online but the other party is not cooperating.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

CH
confused_homeowner_GA

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.

DS
DevOps_Seattle

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

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I specialize in this area of law. 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.

TF
TechStartup_Founder

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

AF
asking_for_friend_employee_CA

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

WP
worried_parent_GA

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.

AF
asking_for_friend_tenant_today

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.

DI
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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