IRS publication guide · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
IRS Publication 587: Business Use of Your Home Overview
A concise map of home-office eligibility and simplified or actual-method concepts without reproducing the publication.
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What Publication 587 generally covers
Publication 587 discusses home-office eligibility and simplified or actual-method concepts. It is an educational reference, not a substitute for the current form instructions governing a specific filing.
Who may find it useful
Self-employed people reviewing business use of home may use it to identify questions, records, and official rules that deserve closer review.
Topics to review
- Definitions and scope for the publication’s subject
- Records and examples used to explain general federal treatment
- Exceptions, limitations, and cross-references to current instructions
- Recent developments or corrections posted after release
Related forms
Form 8829 and Schedule C may connect to the publication. The applicable form’s current instructions control.
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Tax disclaimer
General education only. Verify the current publication and form instructions; this page does not determine eligibility, filing treatment, or a tax result.