Final answer:
The colonists were not necessarily opposed to the principle of taxation itself. They objected to the way tax money was spent and their lack of representation in British Parliament. This led to the phrase, 'No taxation without representation,' and was a central issue of the American Revolution.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question about whether a taxpayer who claims the standard deduction can claim an office in the home deduction is a taxation query related to tax regulations, which falls under the subject of Business or Law. However, based on the additional information provided, the student appears to be asking about the American colonial period's stance on taxation which is a history topic. The answer to the question is a. True. The colonists' main objection was not the fact that taxes were being levied but rather the way in which tax revenue was being spent and the lack of representation they had in deciding such matters. This grievance was a central issue leading to the American Revolution. This sentiment was reflected in the famous phrase, 'No taxation without representation.' The exercises listed seem to have a focus on the historical context of taxation and government principles within the American colonist setting.