Form 8829

[Christian]

An individual has come in and has used Form 8829 for a number of years to deduct business use of her home. After review I find the newer simple method will produce the greater tax benefit. Can I use the simple system for her for 2024? 

[JimTaxes]

sure can

[Terry D EA]

Yes, 

Rev. Proc. 2013-13 Section 4 .03

Year-by-year determination. A taxpayer may elect from taxable year to taxable year whether to use the safe harbor method or to calculate and substantiate actual expenses for purposes of § 280A. A taxpayer elects the safe harbor method by using the method to compute the deduction for the qualified business use of a home on his or her timely filed, original federal income tax return for the taxable year. An election for any taxable year, once made, is irrevocable. A change from using the safe harbor method in one year to actual expenses in a succeeding taxable year, or vice-versa, is not a change in method of accounting and does not require the consent of the Commissioner.

An election for any taxable year, once made, is irrevocable (This is meaning if your client made the election in 2023 to use the standard method, the election cannot be changed for the 2023 year.