Can I deduct the full purchase price of a cell phone that is used for more than 50% business purposes under Sec 179 depreciation rules?

djohn59 · ‎June 4, 2019

SweetieJean · ‎June 4, 2019

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/small-business-taxes/can-cellphone-expenses-be-tax-deductible-w...

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SweetieJean · ‎June 4, 2019

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/small-business-taxes/can-cellphone-expenses-be-tax-deductible-w...

TaxGuyBill · ‎June 4, 2019

As the link points out, you may be able to deduct the BUSINESS PERCENTAGE of the cell phone, not the entire cost.

SweetieJean · ‎June 4, 2019

justchecking1009 · ‎June 4, 2019

Cell phones are no longer under the "50% listed property" conditions. They haven't been since 2010. Computers and peripherals no longer are either - as of 2018.

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Can I deduct the full purchase price of a cell phone that is used for more than 50% business purposes under Sec 179 depreciation rules?

Can I deduct the full purchase price of a cell phone that is used for more than 50% business purposes under Sec 179 depreciation rules?

Can I deduct the full purchase price of a cell phone that is used for more than 50% business purposes under Sec 179 depreciation rules?

Can I deduct the full purchase price of a cell phone that is used for more than 50% business purposes under Sec 179 depreciation rules?

Can I deduct the full purchase price of a cell phone that is used for more than 50% business purposes under Sec 179 depreciation rules?

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