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Can I claim my mobile phone as tax deduction? The answer is YES. However, you must genuinely use your mobile phone for work purpose to be eligible to claim a tax deduction. Example: Often people use their mobile phone during work or after work hours to contact staff & management.

If you meet all the eligibility conditions, you can claim a deduction for the decline in value of the following depreciating assets: your mobile phone ? for example, smartphone, basic mobile phone or a feature mobile phone.

You can qualify for a cell phone tax deduction from cell phone charges incurred when the mobile phone is being used exclusively for business. There is not an IRS cell phone deduction for self employed people, exclusively. However, you can also deduct additional business expenses that you incur.

For devices costing more than $300, you can claim a deduction over several years for the decline in value. EXAMPLE: J PURCHASES A MOBILE HANDSET FOR $250. HE USES THE PHONE 50% FOR WORK USAGE. HE CAN CLAIM A DEDUCTION FOR $125 IN THIS YEAR'S TAX RETURN.

If your business views cell phones as a necessary business expense, then they would likely fall under the category of "communication expenses".

If you meet all the eligibility conditions, you can claim a deduction for the decline in value of the following depreciating assets: your mobile phone ? for example, smartphone, basic mobile phone or a feature mobile phone.

If you itemize deductions, the IRS allows you to claim depreciation on your phone as an "unreimbursed business expense" if you use it regularly for your job and your use is a common, accepted business practice.