How to deducts phone expences for self-employed and how much? Which form to use?

Thank you

You have to file a Schedule C, your phone expenses are entered under utilities.

Thanks a lot... and how is allowed?

Actually, if the phone is a HOUSE landline, it is NOT deductible as a utility. In fact, it is not deductible PERIOD.

However, cell phones are deductible as a necessary expense. I usually put the monthly fees under OFFICE EXPENSES and depreciate the phone itself on Form 4562.

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Originally Posted by allinone

Thanks a lot... and how is allowed?

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Not sure what you mean by "how is allowed?".

As ATE pointed out, you cannot claim phone expenses unless you have the phone specifically for the business.