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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:38:42 PM

How to determine how much I use communication for personal versus business use

I use my internet and phone for both personal and business use  I am self-employed.  I don't know how to determine the percentage of personal use versus business use.  Do I need documentation?

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Level 7
Jun 3, 2019 1:38:45 PM

You can estimate the amount of time you use for both.  Conservative estimates are best.  If you use your internet for 3 hours a day for work and about 3 hours a day for personal use, then it is used 50% of the time for business.  The same for your phone.

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Level 7
Jun 3, 2019 1:38:45 PM

You can estimate the amount of time you use for both.  Conservative estimates are best.  If you use your internet for 3 hours a day for work and about 3 hours a day for personal use, then it is used 50% of the time for business.  The same for your phone.