Do you pay taxes where you live or where you work? For most of us, our home is where we spend most our time. Wherever we work, however, our employer is where we report income. Unfortunately, there are many people who either work in an office building all day but live in a suburban neighborhood. There are also some who live in a rural area yet work in a city or town that is heavily industrialized. Do you know that every time you file your tax return, your place of residence is not considered a taxable location? Your home can be considered a non-taxable residential location only if it is for residential purposes and is your only house. If you rent your house, do you pay taxes where you work or live? Most of us work from our homes. Are you one of them?

Do you pay taxes where you live or where you work? Well It Depends

It depends on whether you work from your home or if you work from an area that has a substantial industrial presence. Many areas of the country have a higher rate of home-based businesses than other parts of the country. If you do a lot of manufacturing or commercial production work, it would be wise to pay more for your local taxation. If, however, you’re just a mom or dad caring for your children while you work, you may not need to pay much attention to how much you pay in your taxes. There are several ways to determine what kind of “home” you really are. Some people call their home a “secondary” home. This means that they use it when they work and stay away when they take a vacation. Other people refer to their home as their “main” home. In this case, they use their home as a vacation home, but still make trips back to work.

Of course, in many cases these tax questions will be addressed by your accountant, since it’s likely that you do either work from your home or spend part of the year living in another location. The Internal Revenue Service has a great website that answers frequently asked tax questions. However, if you have special concerns about your taxes or cannot find the answer you need on the IRS website, you may want to consult a tax relief specialist. Even though many people pay taxes at their normal tax rate, there are some situations that may make you want to look into deductions or rebates. If you’re retired or disabled, you may be able to get additional deductions. If you own a second home or have investments in your home, you may be able to get tax rebates on those kinds of assets. As you research your tax situation, keep in mind what your lifestyle is and how much extra money you may be able to save by looking into deductions or rebates.