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posted Jun 6, 2019 9:43:24 AM

I receive a cell phone allowance/reimbursement from my employer which pays for a work-only cell phone. How do I report excess allowance?

This is a phone that I ONLY use for work.  The arrangement changed from a cell phone "allowance" to a cell phone "reimbursement" halfway through the year.  The amount was reported on my W-2 but in box 14 (other) as CELLPHONE.  However, my allowance exceeded the amount I spent.  

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:43:26 AM

If you wish to report the "excess allowance", enter the  income  on line 21 of your return. ere are the steps to take:

  • Go to Less Common Income, Miscellaneous Income and Other reportable income
  • Or enter "other reportable income" in the Search Box, and Select "Jump to other reportable income")
  • Continue to the screen "Other Taxable Income". 
  • Enter the description as "Cellphone Allowance" and the amount you received in excess of your actual costs. 
  • These are NOT wages.

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:43:26 AM

If you wish to report the "excess allowance", enter the  income  on line 21 of your return. ere are the steps to take:

  • Go to Less Common Income, Miscellaneous Income and Other reportable income
  • Or enter "other reportable income" in the Search Box, and Select "Jump to other reportable income")
  • Continue to the screen "Other Taxable Income". 
  • Enter the description as "Cellphone Allowance" and the amount you received in excess of your actual costs. 
  • These are NOT wages.