You can claim a deduction for depreciation on a computer you use in your work as an employee (W-2) if its use is for the convenience of your employer and it is required as a condition of your employment.
This means that its use must be for a substantial business reason of your employer and you cannot properly perform your duties without it. The use of a computer to allow you to work at home for your own convenience does not qualify.
Job-related expenses are reported on Form 2106 (Employee Business Expenses).
- Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open.
- Online versions: Make sure you've gone past the blue Simple and accurate screen.
- In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then click or tap the "Jump to" link in the search results.
- At the Tell us about the occupation you have expenses for screen, enter your occupation, then click or tap Continue.
If you land on the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen instead, you can either select Edit (for an existing job) or Add Another Occupation (for a new one).
Tip: If the only work-related use of your car is commuting back and forth between your home and main workplace, don't enter any vehicle mileage or expenses. The IRS doesn't let employees deduct commuting costs.
