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Tax Home Self-Check

Review eight facts related to the framework in IRS Publication 463. This educational score cannot determine your tax-home status or predict an audit outcome.

Educational self-check only—not an IRS determination, audit-risk score, or tax advice. Tax-home and travel-expense treatment depends on all facts and circumstances. Review IRS Publication 463 and seek individualized advice when needed.

Question 1 of 80% complete

Do you maintain a permanent home in your tax home state?

Keeping lodging in the area can support that you have not abandoned it, but a residence alone does not establish a tax home.