Can I claim tax deduction for my mobile office/camper?

So if I'm understanding this right, if I have a 300 sq ft RV and use a 100 sq ft section strictly for work, I could deduct 1/3 of expenses? What about stuff like internet and utilities? Also does it matter if I own the RV outright or if I'm making payments?

Yes, if you have a 300 sq ft RV and use 100 sq ft exclusively for business, you could potentially deduct 33% of qualifying expenses. This would include the proportionate share of mortgage interest, insurance, utilities, repairs, and depreciation related to that space. For internet and utilities, you can deduct the business percentage (33% in your example) as a business expense. You can claim these deductions whether you own the RV outright or are making payments, but if you're financing, only the interest portion of payments would be partially deductible, not the principal.

Does it actually work for something unusual like an RV office? Most tax software I've tried just focuses on traditional home offices and doesn't handle anything outside the norm.

I'm a bit skeptical. Wouldn't this be considered tax avoidance if you're primarily living in the RV and trying to write off most of it? How does this service keep you from crossing any lines with the IRS?

It definitely works for non-traditional setups like RV offices. The tool has specific categories for mobile workspaces and helps calculate appropriate percentages based on your particular situation and measurements. It even creates diagrams you can save for your records. As for tax avoidance concerns, the service is actually very strict about maintaining compliance. It clearly separates living space from legitimate business space and won't let you claim areas used for dual purposes. It follows all IRS guidelines and even provides audit-ready documentation showing how each calculation was made based on current tax law.

How does this even work? The IRS queue is a nightmare - I've waited on hold for literally 3+ hours before giving up. Is this service somehow skipping the line or something?

Sounds like a scam. I seriously doubt any service can magically get you through to the IRS faster than anyone else. They probably just keep you on hold themselves and then call you, which means you're basically paying someone to wait on hold for you.

It doesn't skip the line or use any special access. The service uses automated technology to wait in the IRS queue for you. When a representative finally answers, it calls your phone and connects you directly to the IRS agent. They're essentially just handling the hold time so you don't have to sit there for hours. I was skeptical too but it's completely legitimate. You're right that it's basically paying someone to wait on hold, but that's exactly why it's valuable - I was able to continue working instead of losing hours of productivity sitting on hold. The IRS agent I spoke with gave me detailed info about documentation requirements for mobile office deductions.

That sounds promising! How would I document that it's primarily for business use though? Would I need to keep some kind of log or something? And would this approach be better than the home office deduction route?

You would need to maintain detailed records showing business vs. personal use - mileage logs if you're moving the RV between locations, calendar appointments showing business activities conducted there, photos of the workspace setup, and documentation of business meetings or work performed in the space. Whether Section 179 or home office deduction is better depends on your specific situation. Section 179 gives a larger upfront deduction but applies only to the business percentage of use. The home office deduction spreads the benefit over time but may be safer if your business use percentage fluctuates. I'd recommend consulting with a tax professional who can look at your complete financial picture before deciding.

Good point. I've heard some people strategically register their RVs in states with no income tax like Texas or Florida even if they travel around. Does that actually work or do you still have to file in every state you work in?