Can you deduct a portion of your phone if it was used for work

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct the "business" portion of your phone. The expense must be necessary and common in your profession.

As an employee, the expenses are deducted as Job-Related Expenses in TurboTax.  Only the amount over 2% of your Adjusted Gross Income and the expenses are part of your itemized deductions.

Job-related expenses are located in:

1. Federal Taxes
2. Deductions & Credits (you may have to select See all tax breaks)
3. Employment Expenses
4. Job-Related Expenses

For more information, please select IRS publication 529, chapter 2.