If I do child care in a different home than the one I live in, do I fill out IRS Form 8829?

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Jun 12

No. IRS Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home is only used when you live in the home you where you do child care. In your case, show your house related expenses directly onto IRS Form Schedule C.

Tom Copeland

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