Can I claim phone expense if I am on call 24 hrs/day?

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, no, if you are a W2 earner.

The new tax laws eliminated this deduction.

However, if you are a contractor, you can deduct the portion of your cell phone used for business, but not the entire bill.

[Carl]

No. W-2 job related expenses are no longer deductible.

[velkerc]

Thank you