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posted Mar 1, 2021 4:19:27 AM

Personal cell phone business deduction: Communication or Utilities (Misc Deductions)

Just curious if it is obvious to anyone which TT category applies to a percentage deduction of a personal cell phone used for business purposes.  The examples that TT gives look to overlap at least with respect to cell phone and probably personal home internet.

 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 1, 2021 6:09:09 AM

The communication category is the first choice for cell service.  If you have a business office, utilities could be used for the internet service.  If you have a home office, then the internet could be allocated there. If neither, then communication works for the internet as well.  

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Expert Alumni
Mar 1, 2021 6:09:09 AM

The communication category is the first choice for cell service.  If you have a business office, utilities could be used for the internet service.  If you have a home office, then the internet could be allocated there. If neither, then communication works for the internet as well.