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How do I determine the business use of my cell phone as a business deduction? Is it a percentage?

 
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How do I determine the business use of my cell phone as a business deduction? Is it a percentage?

Yes, it is a percentage but only if you are self employed. 

How do I determine the business use of my cell phone as a business deduction? Is it a percentage?

Thank you.

 

Can you be more specific. Percentage of what exactly?

 

How do I determine the business use of my cell phone as a business deduction? Is it a percentage?

That’s the idea. Monitor your usage over what you would consider usual usage over a 3-4 month period. Use that percentage to apply to your yearly cost when you do your taxes. 

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How do I determine the business use of my cell phone as a business deduction? Is it a percentage?

Yes, that will work.   keep detailed records with your tax paperwork.  

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