Can I deduct the cost of a pc that is used 100% for work?

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June 1, 2019
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Last year, 2015, my wife's company started allowing employee to work at home 3 days a week. We bought a new Dell computer and two monitors. This PC is used 100% for work. If so, how do I amend last years return?

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Best answer by SweetieJean

Assuming she isn't reimbursed for this, it would be an employee business expense on Form 2106, whioch transfers to Schedule A as an itemized deduction. However, it is subject to a 2% of AGI floor.

Federal Taxes Tab
Deductions and Credits
Choose Explore on my own or I'll choose what to work on (if it comes up)
Then scroll way down to Employment Expenses
Job-Related Expenses - Click the Start or Update button

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SweetieJean

Employee

Why two monitors? Is she a W-2 employee?

Critter

Employee

Many folks use/need 2 monitors for their jobs... not unusual.

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ducemanAuthor

Employee

My wife works at home 3 days a week and drives to her office the other 2 days. She uses her home PC to connect to her work computer / network located at her office. Her job requires 2 monitors. She's a salaried employee and receives a W-2.

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SweetieJeanAnswer

Employee

Assuming she isn't reimbursed for this, it would be an employee business expense on Form 2106, whioch transfers to Schedule A as an itemized deduction. However, it is subject to a 2% of AGI floor.

Federal Taxes Tab
Deductions and Credits
Choose Explore on my own or I'll choose what to work on (if it comes up)
Then scroll way down to Employment Expenses
Job-Related Expenses - Click the Start or Update button