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tobypaige
April 13, 2025
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Which category of business expense should my laptop computer go under?

  • April 13, 2025
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My laptop is my primary business tool.

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    LeticiaF1
    April 13, 2025

    If the cost of the laptop was up to $2,500, you can deduct it as a business expense under the business safe harbor election.  

     

    If the cost was more, then you can treat it as a business asset and depreciate it.  

     

    Remember that you can only claim the percentage of business use. This is only true if you are self-employed. Employees can't claim their computer.  

     

    IRS Publication 946, How to Depreciate Property

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