As a minister I can deduct my predetermined housing expenses (rent, utilities, cleaning, etc.) Is there any way to track these separate from the home office deduction?

Hello Camcam,

Thank you for posting here in the Community. I'm here to clarify things about tracking deductions in QuickBooks Self-Employed.

The IRS has two home office deduction methods: the simplified and actual expenses method. Both are based on square footage.

Since home office expenses are a complicated category, I recommend reaching out to the IRS or an accountant for expert advice on the expenses you want to separate. Here's the link: Contact IRS.

If you're self-employed, you use a Schedule C form to report your self-employed income and expenses. It's also known as Form 1040. I've attached an article you can check out to learn about Schedule C categories and how to categorize transactions in QuickBooks: Schedule C and expense categories in QuickBooks Self-Employed.

Comment below if you have additional questions about claiming a deduction for a home office in QuickBooks Self-Employed. We're always here to help. Take care always.