Self employed-Independent contractor, are these deductible?
This year I’m working as an independent contractor and I’ll be given a 1099 for tax purposes. I’m an umpire for an amateur baseball association....
This year I’m working as an independent contractor and I’ll be given a 1099 for tax purposes. I’m an umpire for an amateur baseball association. I am absolutely required to have internet access and a cell phone.
I did not have a personal cell phone before I started with this association. Can I deduct the full cost of a cell phone if it is used only for business purposes?
I already have a personal computer and internet access at my house. However, now that it is required for a job, can I deduct the cost of the internet service? What if I buy a new computer, is that deductible as long as I keep the old computer for my personal use?
Note: I do not intend to take the home office deduction because I do not have any one particular area of my house that is designated for business use only.
Go to a tax expert to have your taxes done. You have a unique situation that justifies the expense. However, I bet they find you more deductions than you could imagine on your own. For instance, do you realize you can deduct the expense of WASHING your uniform? Some situations also allow you to deduct traveling expenses.
I usually do my own taxes…but this year I have a few unusual situations that merit my going to an expert. I have an appointment today.
Yeah.. you should have no problems with these deductions.
yes your phone and the cost of bill for whole year can be deducted and cost of computer will qualify as equipment for work. also your umpire clothes you had to purchase are deductible too. anything to do with your job even mailing things if you had to you could write off.