Deducting Business Use of Shared Mobile Plan on Tax Return

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February 17, 2023
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I share a cellphone plan with a family member, but only the data is shared. We have separate voice and messaging services with separate fees (say, $10 each line). The majority of voice and message services on my line is used for business purposes, and I'm wondering if I can deduct my portion of the cellphone bill (the $10 per line part) as a business expense on my tax return, even though the plan is billed together with my family member. Any insights or advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

CatinaT1

Yes. You can deduct the percentage of the cost of your plan that is related to business. If you use that portion 100% for business, you would deduct 100% of the expense; if you use it 90% for business, you would deduct 90% of the expense.

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