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  • Feb 7, 2007, 09:35 PM
    orangelena2
    Schedule C
    It says that Schedule C allows to deduct
    Partial cost of your cell phone.
    Partial cost of your personally-owned computer/laptop (if used for business).
    Partial cost of your Internet Service provider (if used for business).
    Business use of your home/apartment

    How is "Partial" calculated in case of running a company from home?

    If it is a one person company (the company was officially registered) - is it a self-employment?

    Thank you very much
  • Feb 8, 2007, 12:40 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    It pro-rated based on personnel versus business use.

    It IS considered self-employment.
  • Feb 8, 2007, 09:02 AM
    orangelena2
    Thank you

    You wrote "It pro-rated based on personnel versus business use."

    Should I decide on my own how to prorate it, or there are special rules?
    Thank you again
  • Feb 8, 2007, 03:12 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    There are no special rules.

    Just be comfortable with the percentage of business use you pick, i.e. be ready to defend it in an audit.
  • Feb 8, 2007, 08:09 PM
    IntlTax
    What kind of a company do you have?
  • Feb 8, 2007, 08:41 PM
    orangelena2
    One person software start-up. Does it make a difference for tax purposes?
    Thank you
  • Feb 8, 2007, 10:31 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    It CAN make a difference. Issues too complex to discuss here.

    Go Ye Quickly and See a Tax Pro! :-)

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