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posted Apr 14, 2020 12:07:41 PM

Can my wife use our internet service as a deduction since she's a full time online high school teacher?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2020 12:24:07 PM

Yes, she can deduct the internet costs for an online teacher but must first apportion the expense between personal and business use.

Level 15
Apr 14, 2020 12:27:25 PM

Not if she is a W-2 employee.   The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated ALL unreimbursed employee business expense deductions for 2018-2025.

Level 2
Apr 14, 2020 12:33:31 PM

Side note on wifi use to previous answer: 

 

If you haven't already claimed educator expenses for  the out of pocket allowed of $250 per individual then do it there.  Wish this was more for teachers - thank her from us parents. ❤️ I'd like to see this amount increased bc teachers need it.  

 

 See this IRS tax topic link on expenses for educators

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irs.gov/taxtopics/tc458