Can I write off a bookshelf for home office

To deduct a bookshelf as part of your home office expenses, the home office itself must meet the IRS criteria of being used exclusively and regularly for business. The cost of the bookshelf can be deducted as a part of the home office deduction, either through the simplified method or the actual expenses method. If using the actual expenses method, the cost of the bookshelf can be depreciated over its useful life. However, if the bookshelf is used for personal purposes as well, it may not qualify for a full deduction. Additionally, the home office must be the principal place of business or a place where you meet clients in the normal course of business.