Question

Taking into account, if you wish to, the present COVID-19 circumstances, evaluate the fairness, as a matter of tax policy, of the current denial of the home office deduction to individuals who work from home as employees only (i.e., not self-employed and therefore not filing Schedule C).

Answer 1

The COVID-19 epidemic has posed difficult circcumstances and questions for the human as well as citizens. The decision of withdrawal of home office deduction is another thorn for the working people. Home office deduction allwances was made available to the people working from home who used home as office and now this deduction shall be available only to the self-employed.

The deicision has come as a surprise to the taxpayers as they are already distressed with the fear of job loss, reduction of salaries and other deductions. the decision is really harsh one on these salaries tax payers who always pays their taxes honestly and render services to the nation by building its wealth.

The Government has already announced the stimulous measure running intro trillions for businesses and uneamployed alike. The decision to withdraw these tax benefits are like leaving its citizens in time of crisis to fend for themselves and raises question of fairness of decisions being made by the executives running the country. This could even lead to loss of confidence among citizens and also may pose legal challenge, should someone visits judicial process.

The decision shows brazanness and arbitrariness on the part of the Executives running the affairs of the country.