Home Office

1. Main office of an organization; also called headquarters.

2. Workstation set up in a worker's home. The use of a home office is a growing trend among white-collar workers who utilize computers in their work and among creative people such as artists and copywriters. See also work-at-home.

1. The headquarters location of a company; an employee may also refer to the office to which he or she reports as the home office.

2. An office in a personal residence used exclusively for business on a regular and continuing basis. To be tax deductible, the home office must be the taxpayer's principal place of business (that is, where the majority of his or her work is performed) or used as a place to meet customers or clients and, if the taxpayer is not self-employed, must be used for the convenience of his or her employer.

Beginning in 1999, the ‘principal place of business includes a place of business used by the taxpayer for the administrative or management activities of any trade or business of the taxpayer if there is no other fixed location of such trade or business where the taxpayer conducts substantial administrative or management activities of such trade or business. For a qualifying home office, the taxpayer may claim a portion of utilities and a depreciation deduction for the office and any furniture and equipment. Upon sale of the home, however, gain attributable to the business portion cannot be deferred.'

A home office is a space within an individual's personal residence that is used for business purposes. It may be a corner of a spare bedroom equipped with nothing more than a desk. Or, it could be one whole floor of a house filled with the latest in computer and communications devices. Whatever its size and composition, however, the home office is increasingly common in American business today. A majority of the estimated 40 million Americans who work from their homes are self-employed small business owners. In addition, many professionals maintain two offices, and a growing number are equipping their home computers with modems that allow them access to their office computer files. Many large corporations are also expanding experiments in "telecommuting," which enables employees to work from home, using modem-equipped computers, just as they would in the office.

Establishing a home office involves a number of important considerations. For example, individuals interested in working out of their homes must gather information on local zoning restrictions, find and set aside an appropriate work area, and gain the support of family and neighbors for the home office. Other considerations include whether the home office will offer sufficient privacy, will be convenient for customers and vendors, and will provide room for future expansion and growth. The expense involved in furnishing a home office and purchasing necessary computers, office supplies, and other equipment is another factor to consider.

The use of part of a home as a business office may enable an individual to qualify for significant tax deductions. The "home office deduction" allows individuals who meet certain criteria to deduct a portion of mortgage interest or rent, depreciation of the space used as an office, utility bills, home insurance costs, and cleaning, repairs, and security costs from their federal income taxes. Although the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set strict regulations about who qualifies for the deduction, about 1.6 million people claim the deduction each year. According to Gloria Gibbs Marullo in an article for Nation's Business, the savings can be considerable: a sole proprietor living in a $150,000 home stands to save about $2,500 in actual taxes annually.

Home Office Tax Deduction

The most important aspects of setting up a home office are the potential tax and legal implications. Home office operators may claim a deduction for those offices on IRS Form 8829 (Expenses for Business Use of Your Home), which is filed along with Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Your Business). There are restrictions, however, which are covered in IRS Publication 587 (Business Use of Your Home). Failing to abide by these restrictions may put a red flag on a home office user's federal income tax return, which could result in an audit.

In general, a home office deduction is allowed if the home office meets at least one of three criteria: 1) the home office is the principal place of business; 2) the home office is the place where the business owner meets with clients and customers as part of the normal business day; or 3) the place of business is a separate structure on the property, but is not attached to the house or residence. The deduction is figured on the size of the home office as a percentage of the total house or residence. For example, if the total house size is 2,400 square feet and the home office is 240 square feet, 10 percent of the total house is considered used for business. That would allow the business owner to deduct 10 percent of the household's costs for electricity, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, insurance, repairs, etc. as business expenses.

Be warned, however, that the home office deduction cannot be used by everyone who has a home office. A 1993 United States Supreme Court decision made the home office deduction more difficult to apply outside of these very carefully worded circumstances. In the case in question, a doctor worked in three different hospitals, but did not maintain an office in any of them. Therefore, he established a home office, which he claimed was necessary to keep up with his billing and patient records, and claimed a home office deduction. But the Supreme Court ruled that since the doctor spent most of his working hours visiting patients, the hospitals were his principal place of work, and his home office deduction was denied.

This ruling, which more narrowly defined the concept of "principal place of business" affected a large number of people, particularly professionals such as sales agents who see customers at the customers' places of business. Since the demonstration and sale of the merchandise occurs away from the home office, the IRS ruling says that those offices are not critical to conducting that business. As a general rule, if the income-producing activity takes place away from the office, a deduction is not allowed. On the other hand, a second job conducted exclusively from the home office may qualify for the deduction. The key is that the income must be generated from the home office.

A home office deduction is still possible, however, if the space is set aside exclusively to meet with clients or customers, even if it is not always the principal place of business. The IRS uses an example of a lawyer who works three days in an office and two days at home in an office set up so that clients can come to his home. The last test for an unchallenged home office deduction is that it can be a separate structure—such as a studio or garage apartment—that is essential for running the business. For example, a floral shop owner who runs a greenhouse on her property would qualify under this rule.

In July 1997, responding to the concerns of small business advocates, the U.S. Congress passed a tax bill that effectively overturned the 1993 Supreme Court ruling. The legislation redefined an individual's "principal place of business" to include a home office that meets the following two criteria: 1) it is used to conduct the management or administrative activities of a business; and 2) it is the only place in which the small business owner conducts those management or administrative activities. When this change became effective on January 1, 1999, it was expected to enable many business owners who perform services outside of their homes to claim the home office deduction.

Even after meeting the criteria to qualify for the home office deduction, a myriad of different IRS rules apply to exactly what expenses can be deducted. These rules cover depreciation of the home, depreciation of equipment, how to recover that depreciation if the home is sold, etc. One important thing to note is that the monthly residential telephone charge cannot be deducted, even if most of the calls pertain to the business. However, long distance business related calls can be deducted. Individuals are advised to consult an accountant to stay within the law on home office deductions.

Other Considerations

Besides the IRS regulations, some municipal governments have zoning laws that restrict and/or license home offices. Originally designed to protect residential neighborhoods from becoming commercial zones, the zoning laws have sometimes been strictly interpreted to keep residents from conducting any sort of business from their home, even if it does not have a commercial impact on the rest of the neighborhood. Zoning laws and ordinances may affect such varied issues as parking for customers, access for deliveries, the number and types of employees permitted, and the use of signs or other forms of advertising. As a result, people wishing to set up home offices should check with their city's zoning office and licensing board for restrictions that may apply to the city, or even to their particular neighborhood.

If a home-based business is allowed at the site, the next step is to determine whether a home office is a workable option in the residence. For example, individuals interested in working from their homes must consider where the office should be located, how much it will cost to equip the area for business use, and what adjustments will need to be made in living arrangements. While a home office offers an entrepreneur a number of tax and life-style benefits, it can also pose problems relating to limited space, isolation, household distractions, and security concerns.

Providing that a home office is feasible, the next step is to choose a location for the office. This location may be a spare bedroom, a den or study, a basement, an attic, a garage, a kitchen table, or a corner of a living room. When choosing a location for the home office, entrepreneurs should take into consideration their own working needs, the needs of clients who may visit, and the life-style needs of other members of their family. Though it is important for the home office to be located out of the mainstream of household activities, it also should be located in a desirable spot that will offer a pleasant working environment. The location of a home office is very significant; "in fact, almost every problem people have in working from home … is either aggravated or alleviated by where they put their offices," Paul and Sarah Edwards noted in their book Working from Home. At a minimum, the location chosen must be large enough to contain a desk and chair, computer and phone equipment, storage and shelf space, and contemplation or meeting space.

After a location has been determined, the work space must be clearly defined in order to eliminate potential distractions and create a good working atmosphere. "A peaceful marriage of home and office depends on establishing effective boundaries," according to Paul and Sarah Edwards. If no extra room is available in the home, it is possible to use room dividers or office partitions to creatively define the office space. It is vital that the space be well-lit, as lighting is key contributor to productivity. In addition, if clients are expected to visit the home office, then ideally the office should be the only part of the home they see. Thus if clients will visit regularly, it might be helpful to have an outside entrance to the office space. Besides defining the work space, it is important for an individual working out of his or her home to establish specific working hours and stick to them. Home-based business owners should let family, friends, and neighbors know when they are available for socializing and when they will be working. Otherwise, family members may interrupt business activities, or friends and neighbors may impinge upon work time with visits or requests for favors or baby-sitting services.

After a home office space has been defined, that space needs to be outfitted with the necessary equipment to conduct business activities. In her book Organizing Your Home Office for Success, Lisa Kanarek recommended plotting the available office space on a grid in order to help select and organize appropriate furniture and equipment. It may also be helpful to think in terms of vertical space as well as horizontal. For example, it may be possible to install storage shelves above a desk, or to use office walls for bulletin boards, dry-erase boards, or planning calendars. The most important consideration in selecting office furniture, besides fit with the available space, is ergonomics. After all, an average person spends 75 percent of his or her day sitting at a desk. If that desk is the wrong height, or the chair is uncomfortable, the entrepreneur may experience back pain, fatigue, carpal tunnel syndrome, or a variety of other productivity-reducing problems. In addition, Kanarek noted that individuals shopping for home office furniture avoid the temptation simply to seek out bargains. Poorly designed or constructed furniture will only need to be replaced, which may make it more expensive than selecting high-quality materials in the first place.

Some of the most costly equipment commonly purchased for home offices includes computers, printers, and other technological devices. According to Mike Brennan in an article for the Detroit Free Press, the first step in buying computer equipment for a home office is to evaluate what tasks it will need to accomplish. For example, a business that depends upon professional presentations may require a computer system capable of handling complex desktop publishing programs. The next step is to decide whether to buy the best computer model available to meet these needs, or to spend less money for an older, yet servicable model. In general, experts recommend that entrepreneurs buy the best computer that they can afford. Renting or leasing computer equipment may be an attractive option for small business owners who anticipate that they will not be able to afford top-of-the-line equipment, or who want to keep up with the rapid changes in technology prevalent in today's market.

In addition to the computer itself, home office workers today usually need to invest in a modem to connect their business computer to the Internet, to communicate with customers, and to facilitate e-mail and fax capabilities. The majority of home offices also purchase one or more peripheral devices—such as a printer, scanner, copier, or fax machine—depending on their needs. Brennan noted that a multiple function machine encompassing several of these peripherals may be a good way for home offices to save space, although such machines generally entail a tradeoff in the quality of any one function. Finally, a home office must also invest in software to perform work on the computer. Many new computers come with a variety of useful software already installed. One good general option for small businesses is Microsoft Office, which includes word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as a variety of other business applications.

When establishing the physical layout of the home office space, it is also important to provide for storage of office supplies and business records. Most home-based businesses require at least one filing cabinet, shelves for books or manuals, and space to store paper and other office supplies. Office superstores, mail-order office supply companies, and computer shopping are all convenient options for home business owners in restocking their office supplies. Home-based businesses also need to provide the means for customer contact. Experts recommend establishing a separate phone line for business contacts, and equipping it with a reliable answering machine or voice mail system to handle calls during non-business hours. A separate phone line, which can be answered in a professional manner, gives more credibility and control to the small business owner, and also acts to solidify boundaries between an individual's business and personal life. Finally, some entrepreneurs choose not to use their home address in business dealings, either because of the image it projects or to protect their privacy and security. Home-based business owners may want to consider obtaining a post office box, renting an address from an office suite service, or using a mail receiving service as alternatives to using a home address for business correspondence.

Finally, individuals investing in a home office often need to make significant changes in their insurance coverage to ensure that their business is protected. For example, fire and theft coverage must be expanded to include business equipment, and liability coverage needs to include customers, vendors, and delivery persons visiting the premises. Depending on the type of home-based business, additional coverage may be needed to protect against business interruption, product or workmanship liability, and business use of a vehicle.

Further Reading:

Brennan, Mike. "Do Your Homework: Setting Up an Office in Your House Can Be a Disaster if You're Not Computer Literate." Detroit Free Press. November 24, 1997.

Edwards, Paul, and Sarah Edwards. Working from Home: Everything You Need to Know about Living and Working under the Same Roof. Los Angeles: Tarcher, 1990.

Eliason, Carol. The Business Plan for Home-Based Business. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Small Business Administration, 1991.

Kanarek, Lisa. Organizing Your Home Office for Success: Expert Strategies That Can Work for You. New York: Penguin, 1993.

Kelsey, Dick. "IDC: New Technology Makes Home-Office Life Easier." Newsbytes. September 5, 2000.

Marullo, Gloria Gibbs. "Redefining the Home-Office Deduction." Nation's Business. September 1997.

Until 1782 the two secretaries of state divided their responsibilities into southern and northern Europe, dealing with the catholic and protestant powers. Domestic duties needed little attention: the justices of the peace looked after most problems of law and order and the secretary at war was at hand if troops needed to be called in. In 1782, when the Rockinghams took office, a new division was agreed: one secretary took domestic and colonial affairs, the other foreign affairs. The first home secretary, Lord Shelburne, had two under-secretaries, a chief clerk, and ten other civil servants. But in the 19th cent. business increased dramatically as the office picked up responsibility for aliens, prisons, and police supervision. In 1833 the Home Secretary was empowered to appoint factory inspectors. By the 20th cent. the post of home secretary had become one of the most senior and difficult in the government.

For a business office in one's home, see Small office/home office.

United Kingdom Home Office
Agency overview
Formed	1782
Headquarters	Home Office Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF
Annual budget	£9.6 billion (2007/8)
Agency executives	Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for the Home Department David Hanson MP, Minister of State for Security, Counter-Terrorism, Crime and Policing
Child agencies	Identity and Passport Service UK Border Agency Criminal Record Bureau
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The Home Office is the United Kingdom government department responsible for immigration control, security and order. As such it is responsible for the police, United Kingdom Borders Agency and MI5. It is also in charge of government policy on security-related issues such as drugs, counter-terrorism and ID cards. It was formerly responsible for the Prison Service and Probation Service, but these are now under a newly created Ministry of Justice.

It continues to be known, especially in official papers and when referred to in Parliament, by its former title, the Home Department.^[1]

Contents 1 Organisation 1.1 Objectives of the Home Office 1.2 Ministers 2 History 2.1 Permanent Under Secretaries of State of the Home Office 2.2 Departmental agencies 3 Location 4 Research 5 See also 6 References 7 External links

Organisation

The Home Office is currently undergoing a major reform programme, following well-publicised issues in early 2006. This is the current organisation of the Home Office, but is likely to change. It is also immensely complex as there are many sub-groups within the Home Office, such as the UK Border Agency, who look after inward migration and asylum applications to the United Kingdom. The Home Office is also responsible for the Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Directorate and the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism, which manage the UK's response to terrorist incidents through the emergency and security services, and develops legislation relating to terrorism.

On 28 March 2007 it was announced that the Department for Constitutional Affairs would take control of probation, prisons and prevention of re-offending in England and Wales from the Home Office and be renamed the Ministry of Justice.^[2] This took effect on 9 May 2007.

Law enforcement in the United Kingdom

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Objectives of the Home Office

The Home Office has the following stated objectives^[3]:

• To reduce crime
• To ensure people feel safer in their homes and daily lives, particularly through more visible, responsive and accountable policing
• To protect the UK from terrorist attacks
• To re-balance the criminal justice system in favour of the law-abiding majority and victims
• To manage offenders in order to protect the public and reduce re-offending
• To secure the borders of the United Kingdom, prevent abuse of immigration laws and manage migration to the benefit of the UK.

Ministers

(as of 8 June 2009)^[4]

• Secretary of State for the Home Department (aka the "Home Secretary"): The Rt Hon. Alan Johnson, MP
  • Minister of State for Security, Counter-Terrorism, Crime and Policing : David Hanson, MP
  • Minister of State for Borders and Immigration: Phil Woolas, MP (jointly with HM Treasury)
    • Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Crime: Alan Campbell, MP
    • Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Identity : Meg Hillier, MP
    • Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Security and Counter Terrorism: Admiral The Lord West of Spithead, GCB, DSC

History

Lunar House in Croydon, which holds the headquarters of the Home Office UK Border Agency

The former Home Office building at 50 Queen Anne's Gate, London

On 27 March 1782, the Home Office was formed by renaming the existing Southern Department, with all existing staff transferring. On the same day, the Northern Department was renamed the Foreign Office.

To match the new names, there was a transferring of responsibilities between the two Departments of State. All domestic responsibilities were moved to the Home Office, and all foreign matters became the concern of the Foreign Office.

Most subsequently created domestic departments (excluding, for instance, those dealing with education) have been formed by splitting responsibilities away from the Home Office.

The initial responsibilities were:

• answering petitions and addresses sent to the King
• advising the King on
  • royal grants
  • warrants and commissions
  • the exercise of Royal Prerogative
• issuing instructions on behalf of the King to officers of the Crown, Lords Lieutenant and magistrates, mainly concerning law and order
• operation of the secret service within the UK
• protecting the public
• safeguarding the rights and liberties of individuals

Responsibilities were subsequently changed over the years that followed^[5]:

• 1793 added: regulation of aliens
• 1794 removed: control of military forces (to Secretary of State for War)
• 1801 removed: colonial business (to Secretary of State for War and the Colonies)
• 1804 removed: Barbary State consuls (to Secretary of State for War and the Colonies)
• 1823 added: prisons
• 1829 added: police services
• 1836 added: registration of births, deaths and marriages in England and Wales
• 1844 added: naturalisation
• 1845 added: registration of Friendly Societies
• 1855 removed: yeomanries and militias (to War Office)
• 1858 added: local boards of health
• 1871 removed: local boards of health (to Local Government Board)
• 1871 removed: registration of births, deaths and marriages (to Local Government Board)
• 1872 removed: highways and turnpikes (to Local Government Board)
• 1875 added: control of explosives
• 1875 removed: registration of Friendly Societies (to Treasury)
• 1885 removed: Scotland (to Secretary for Scotland)
• 1886 removed: fishing (to Board of Trade)
• 1889 removed: Land Commissioners (to Board of Agriculture)
• 1900 removed: matters relating to burial grounds (to Local Government Board)
• 1905 removed: public housing (to Local Government Board)
• 1914 added: dangerous drugs
• 1919 removed: aircraft and air traffic (to Air Ministry)
• 1919 removed: use of human bodies in medical training (to Ministry of Health)
• 1919 removed: infant and child care (to Ministry of Health)
• 1919 removed: lunacy and mental health (to Ministry of Health)
• 1919 removed: health and safety (to Ministry of Health)
• 1920 added: firearms
• 1920 removed: Representation of Britain abroad in labour matters (to Ministry of Labour)
• 1920 removed: mining (to Mines Department)
• 1921 added: elections (from the Ministry of Health)
• 1922 removed: relations with Irish Free State (to Colonial Office)
• 1923 removed: Order of the British Empire (to Treasury)
• 1925 removed: registration of trade unions (to Ministry of Labour)
• 1931 removed: county councils (to Ministry of Health)
• 1933 added: poisons
• 1934 removed: metropolitan boroughs (to Ministry of Health)
• 1937 removed: road accident returns (to Ministry of Transport)
• 1938 added: fire services
• 1938 removed: Imperial Service Order and medal (to Treasury)
• 1940 removed: factory inspections (to Ministry of Labour)
• 1945 removed: workmen's compensation scheme (to Ministry of National Insurance)
• 1947 added: infant and child care (from Ministry of Health)
• 1947 removed: regulation of advertisements (to Ministry of Town and Country Planning)
• 1947 removed: burial fees (to Ministry of Health)
• 1947 removed: registration of Building Societies (to Treasury)
• 1948 removed: Broadmoor hospital (to Lunacy Board of Control)
• 1950 removed: structural precautions for civil defence (to Ministry of Works)
• 1950 removed: minor judicial appointments (to Lord Chancellor)
• 1953 removed: slaughterhouses (to Ministry of Housing and Local Government)
• 1954 removed: markets (to Ministry of Housing and Local Government)
• 1956 removed: railway accidents (to Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation)
• 1969 removed: reservoirs (to Ministry of Housing and Local Government)
• 1971 removed: child care in England (to Department of Health and Social Security)
• 1971 removed: child care in Wales (to Welsh Office)
• 1972 removed: Northern Ireland (to Northern Ireland Office)
• 1973 removed: adoption (to Department of Health and Social Security)
• 1992 removed: broadcasting and sport (to the new Department of National Heritage - later the Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
• 2007 removed: criminal justice, prisons & probation and legal affairs (to new Ministry of Justice)
• 2007 added: counter-terrorism strategy (from the Cabinet Office)

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The Home Office retains a variety of functions that have not found a home elsewhere, and sit oddly with the main law-and-order focus of the department, such as regulation of British Summer Time.

Permanent Under Secretaries of State of the Home Office

• Sir David Normington 2006–
• Sir John Gieve 2002–2006
• Sir David Omand 1997–2002
• Sir Richard Wilson 1994–1997
• Sir Clive Whitmore 1988–1994
• Sir Brian Cubbon 1979–1988
• Sir Robert Armstong 1977–1979
• Sir Arthur Peterson 1972–1977
• Sir Philip Allen 1966–1972
• Sir Charles Cunningham 1957–1966
• Sir Frank Newsam 1948–1957
• Sir Alexander Maxwell 1938–1948
• Sir Russell Scott 1932–1938
• Sir John Anderson 1922–1932
• Sir Edward Troup 1908–1922
• Sir Mackenzie Dalzell Chalmers 1903–1908
• Sir Kenelm Digby 1895–1903
• Sir Godfrey Lushington 1885-1895

Departmental agencies

• Criminal Records Bureau headed by the Minister of State (Criminal Justice and Offender Management)
• Forensic Science Service headed by the Minister of State (Crime, Security and Communities)
• Identity and Passport Service headed by the Minister of State (Immigration and Citizenship)
• UK Border Agency

Location

The Home Office building at 2 Marsham Street, London

From 1978 to 2004, the Home Office was located in a Brutalist block in Queen Anne's Gate in Westminster designed by Sir Basil Spence, close to St. James's Park tube station. Many functions, however, were devolved to offices in other parts of London and the country, notably the headquarters of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate in Croydon.

In Spring 2005, the Home Office moved to a new main office designed by Sir Terry Farrell at 2 Marsham Street, Westminster, SW1P 4DF, on the site of the demolished Marsham Towers building of the Department of the Environment.^[6] The contract to build the new headquarters was a public-private partnership deal intended to last for around 29 years.

Research

To meet the UK's 5-year science and technology strategy, the Home Office sponsors research in police sciences including:

• Raman Spectroscopy – to provide more sensitive drugs and explosives detectors (e.g. roadside drug detection)
• Biometrics – including face and voice recognition
• DNA – identifying offender characteristics from DNA
• Terahertz imaging methods and technologies – e.g. image analysis and new cameras, to detect crime, enhance images and support anti-terrorism
• Chemistry – new techniques to recover latent fingerprints
• Cell type analysis – to determine the origin of cells (e.g. hair, skin)
• Improved Profiling – of illicit drugs to help identify their source

See also

• Home Office Large Major Enquiry System
• John Gieve
• Ministry of Home Security
• United Kingdom budget

References

1. ^ Hansard - Oral Questions to the Home Department - 9 June 2008
2. ^ Home Office Split BBC News Online
3. ^ Home Office aims
4. ^ Home Office Ministers
5. ^ Changes to Home Office responsibilities
6. ^ New Home Office building

External links

• Home Office—main website
• Records created or inherited by the Home Office, Ministry of Home Security, and related bodies—gives a history of responsibilities of the Home Office, including which functions were merged into or transferred away from the Home Office
• Home Office Watch - list of Home Office mistakes and errors

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