>>Nice thing to know! So if (in case I take this path) I count in the maintenance expenses but not the depreciation, then no red flags and no tax on sale?
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>Not exactly. Either you take the full home office expense .. or you don't. You can still deduct expenses such as office supplies. Those don't flag any type of home office.

IOW, nothing house-related, but furniture, hardware, supplies, subscriptions are OK. Did I get it right this time?