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Phone and phone bill for clergy and pastors

$30-$100/mo + device

Can Clergy and Pastors Write Off Their Phone?

Short answer: Usually no: clergy and pastors who are W-2 employees can't deduct their phone; ask your employer for a reimbursement instead.

Unreimbursed employee expenses are permanently non-deductible after the 2025 tax law.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s and platform tax summaries, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose.