I have a terrible confession to make: I never leave the house without my cell phone. Really. I rely on my cell phone for work-related calls while I’m out of the office as well as email and messaging. I use it to check Twitter and post to Facebook, and occasionally check the web. I can…
Just a few days ago, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman asked for public feedback on proposals to clarify a 1989 law regarding the taxation of cell phones. Apparently, he got some. Earlier today, Shulman announced that he, together with Treasury Secretary Geithner, has asked Congress to repeal the tax altogether. (Remember, Congress makes the tax laws,…
Cell phones are changing the world. A few years ago, I called my mother in the afternoon on my cell phone – to my carrier, a minute was a minute no matter when you called. I remember vividly my mother’s response. “It must be nice,” she said, “to be so rich that you can call…
Taxpayer asks: I have a quick question regarding tax deductions. My husband and I are both military. I am National Guard and he is active duty National Guard. It was brought to my attention that we can deduct internet service & cell phone service as a deduction under unreimbursed employee expenses. The justification is that…
Taxpayer asks: I own a single-family home as rental property out of state that is characterized as investment property on my property insurance and as a non-owner occupied home on my mortgage. My brother manages and maintains the property for me. I bought his cell phone and pay his portion of the monthly charges on…
