Can my cell phone, internet bill, or cell phone bill be a deduction for investment expense?

[Jourdanxmarie]

Can my cell phone, internet bill, or cell phone bill be a deduction for investment expense?

I just purchased a faster upgraded cell phone in the end of December because I do all of my trading on my phone using multiple platforms. I am a bartender and a mom and I use trading on a regular basis to supplement my income.

Can I use those as investment expenses?

Also, I use robinhood, has anyone else noticed that the gold membership charges seem to be going under margin interest? Is this incorrect or should I put the $60 under margin interest as my tax statement says, or put it under investment expense?

Thank you! 

[DavidD66]

No, you can't deduct the cost of your cell phone as an investment expense.  The only investment expenses that are currently deductible (unless you are a "Trader" in the business of buying and selling securities for your own account) is investment interest.