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Do I have to buy a phone outright in order for it to be a tax write off? Or does it count if I make monthly payments?

Answered by Melissa Pedigo, CPA ·

Yes, as long as you partially used the phone for business, you'll be able to deduct the cost of buying it regardless of whether you paid in installments or all at one.

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