Kids' cell phones
$15-$50/mo
Can You Write Off Kids' Cell Phones?
Short answer: No: your kids' phones are personal expenses.
If your child works in your business, a business-use phone can be a business expense.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
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Kids' cell phones
Typical range: $15-$50/mo
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Other Expenses
Personal Tax Deductions
No: your kids' phones are personal expenses.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
No: your kids' phones are personal expenses. If your child works in your business, a business-use phone can be a business expense.
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- Personal Tax Deductions
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