Are you self-employed? These expenses can be deductible as communication expenses for a self-employed business owner to the extent of the percentage of use for the business.
In general, this deduction is no longer available for W-2 employees.
The business deductions on Form 2106 are allowed for Armed Forces reservist, a qualified performing artist, a fee-basis state or local government official, or an individual with a disability claiming impairment-related work expenses. All other taxpayers can no longer deduct these expenses beginning in tax year 2018. However, some states still allow the deduction. You would enter these expenses on your Federal return to carry to the state.
Follow these steps:
- Under the Federal menu, choose Deductions & Credits
- Expand the menu for Employment Expenses
- Click Start/Revisit next to Job Expenses for W-2 Income
- Enter the information on the screens that follow
Form 2106