"Though telework has become widespread for traditional W-2 employees, the home office deduction specifically applies to fully self-employed people or independent contractors who use a designated area for business."
Starting in 2024, third-party payment platforms like Venmo and CashApp will be required to report transactions exceeding $5,000 to the IRS, dropping to $600 in 2026. This change ensures that income from these platforms is taxed, as technically it should have been reported all along.