Writing off part of cost of high speed internet

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February 11, 2022
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When I am doing my taxes this year, can I write off part of the expense of having to purchase high speed internet since I often use it for work at home on the nights and weekends? I am an employee that only bought high speed internet after the pandemic in 2020. Thank you.

Best answer by MayaD

Unreimbursed employee expenses deduction has been suspended in tax years 2018 through 2025. There are some exceptions where you can still use Form 2106 through tax year 2025, including if you were an Armed Forces reservist, qualified performing artist, fee-basis state or local government official, or an employee with impairment-related work expenses.

However, the expenses might be deductible on your state return.

Enter your expenses as below and TurboTax will figure out if you can deduct them.

Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open
In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then select the Jump to link in the search results
Answer Yes on the Do you have any expenses from one of these professions or situations? screen
Enter your occupation on the next screen, then select Continue
- If you land on the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen, you can select Add Another Occupation (to add another 2106), Edit (for an existing 2106), or Delete
Answer the questions about your occupation and follow the onscreen instructions to enter your employee expenses

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However, the expenses might be deductible on your state return.

Enter your expenses as below and TurboTax will figure out if you can deduct them.

Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open
In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then select the Jump to link in the search results
Answer Yes on the Do you have any expenses from one of these professions or situations? screen
Enter your occupation on the next screen, then select Continue
- If you land on the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen, you can select Add Another Occupation (to add another 2106), Edit (for an existing 2106), or Delete
Answer the questions about your occupation and follow the onscreen instructions to enter your employee expenses