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As a recent college grad working part-time as an independent contractor, can I write off my laptop and phone bill as business expenses on my Schedule C?

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SEED QUERY
As a recent college grad working part-time as an independent contractor, can I write off my laptop and phone bill as business expenses on my Schedule C?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
IRS Schedule C instructions 2025 business use computer cell phone expenses ordinary necessary depreciation Section 179 bonus depreciationGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDInstruction
IRS Publication 946 2025 listed property computer business use 50 percent section 179 bonus depreciationGoogle ↗
OBSERVEDReason

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Searches and sources

ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
IRS Schedule C instructions 2025 business use computer cell phone expenses ordinary necessary depreciation Section 179 bonus depreciation Google ↗
IRS Publication 946 2025 listed property computer business use 50 percent section 179 bonus depreciation Google ↗

Queries

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IRS Schedule C instructions 2025 business use computer cell phone expenses ordinary necessary depreciation Section 179 bonus depreciation
OBSERVED
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IRS Publication 946 2025 listed property computer business use 50 percent section 179 bonus depreciation
OBSERVED
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—Reason——1x
of 1