One thing to consider that others haven't mentioned - if you're purchasing the RV primarily for business use, you might be able to take advantage of Section 179 deduction to write off a significant portion in the first year. This would be separate from the home office deduction and would apply if you're using it primarily (>50%) for business. Talk to a CPA though because this gets complicated with mixed-use property.

don't forget about state tax issues!!! depending on which state you register the RV in and which states you work in you could end up with really weird tax situation. i work from my rv and travel between states and it's a nightmare filing in multiple states. some states have minimum time requirements before you have to file there.

Military tax specialist here. For ID.me verification with address mismatch issues: • Military members can use their military ID + PCS orders as primary verification • You can request a "military exception" in the ID.me system by clicking "verify by video call" • The video agent can accept your military ID even with old address • If using the phone verification, mention Code 2501-M (military verification protocol) • Average processing time after military verification: 14-21 days Don't stress too much - this happens to about 30% of military filers after a PCS!

Thank you so much Dylan for the Code 2501-M tip! I had no idea that existed. I'm definitely going to try the video call option with ID.me first since that sounds like the most straightforward approach. It's reassuring to know this is such a common issue for military families - I was starting to worry I'd done something wrong with my filing. Quick follow-up question: when you mention the 14-21 day processing time after verification, is that from when ID.me completes the verification, or from when the IRS receives it? Just trying to set realistic expectations for my family since we're really counting on this refund right now. Thanks again for the detailed breakdown!

I'm a tax preparer and I see this issue constantly with TurboTax Desktop. The software has a specific bug with Section 199A calculations for limited partners in real estate when only UBIA is provided on the K-1. Quick fix: In TurboTax, after entering your K-1, go to: 1. Forms mode (Ctrl+H) 2. Search for Form 8995 or 8995-A (depending on your income level) 3. Manually enter your QBI information and UBIA amount directly on this form TurboTax's interview mode often fails to properly handle this specific scenario, but entering it directly on the form works every time. This is especially important for real estate partnerships where the UBIA can significantly impact your QBI deduction limits.

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I was having the exact same issue with TurboTax Desktop not recognizing my UBIA from my real estate partnership K-1. After reading through all the suggestions here, I tried the forms mode approach that Eleanor mentioned and it worked perfectly. For anyone else struggling with this: go to Forms mode (Ctrl+H), find Form 8995, and manually enter your QBI and UBIA amounts directly. The interview mode in TurboTax just doesn't handle this scenario properly for limited partners. I also want to echo what others have said about the income thresholds - even if you're below the $191K/$382K limits where UBIA limitations don't apply, it's still worth entering the information to ensure TurboTax is calculating everything correctly. In my case, it added back about $3,200 in deductions that the software was missing. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!

Make sure you're actually eligible for the home office deduction before going through all these calculations! The IRS is pretty strict about the "exclusive use" requirement. If you sometimes use that part of your room for anything personal (even occasionally), it might disqualify you. Also, if freelancing isn't your primary source of income or if you have another office location where you do most of your work, that could affect eligibility too. Just something to consider!

Just wanted to share my experience as someone who went through this exact situation last year! I was renting a room in a shared house and using part of it for my freelance writing business. After doing a lot of research and consulting with a tax professional, I ended up going with the actual expense method rather than the simplified $5/sq ft method because it worked out better for me. Here's what I learned: 1. You definitely calculate based on your rented room space, not the whole house (Option 1 is correct) 2. Keep detailed records of everything - measurements, photos, rent receipts, utility bills 3. For utilities, only deduct the business percentage of what YOU actually pay (not what roommates pay) 4. The "exclusive use" test is really important - I made sure my desk area was only used for work, never personal stuff One tip that really helped me: I created a simple spreadsheet tracking my monthly expenses and business use percentage. Made tax time so much easier and gave me confidence that everything was documented properly. The deduction ended up being pretty substantial for me - definitely worth doing it right! Just make sure you're comfortable with the record-keeping requirements.

Just a heads up - make sure they're filing the right form. For services, they should file a 1099-NEC (non-employee compensation) NOT a 1099-MISC which is now used for other types of payments. I've seen companies mess this up and it causes matching problems with the IRS systems.

You're in good shape since you already reported the income correctly! The key thing is that you included that $2,700 as self-employment income on Schedule C, which is exactly what you should have done regardless of whether you received a 1099 form or not. When you fill out the W9 for your friend's bookkeeper, they'll likely issue you a 1099-NEC (the correct form for freelance services). The IRS will eventually match this against your filed return, but since you already reported the income, there shouldn't be any issues. Just make sure when you give them the W9 that you confirm they're reporting the exact amount you were paid ($2,700) and that they're using the correct 1099-NEC form rather than the older 1099-MISC. Small discrepancies in amounts or wrong form types can sometimes trigger automated notices, but since you were proactive about reporting the income, you should be fine. The fact that they're late with the 1099 is their problem, not yours - you did everything right by reporting the income when you filed.