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Personal phone bill

$30-$100/mo

Can You Write Off Personal Phone Bill?

Short answer: No for personal use; only the business share is deductible for self-employed people.

W-2 employees can't deduct it even if used for work.

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.