Deductions
“I use my personal cell phone extensively for my freelance work, what exact percentage of my monthly phone bill is safe to write off?”
For a personal cell phone used for freelance work, the deductible portion often depends on how the line is used, how consistently that use is documented, and whether the phone is also serving personal needs. In many cases, the relevant factor is a reasonable business-use percentage based on actual call, text, data, and app activity tied to the work. The treatment can also vary depending on whether the phone plan is bundled with other services and how records are kept over time. Clear logs, billing statements, and a consistent method of allocation usually shape the support for the deduction. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“I incurred massive personal credit card debt to fund my struggling business, is the crippling interest I pay on those cards tax deductible?”
“Can I deduct my new home office using the actual expense method without immediately triggering a red flag audit from the IRS?”
“I bought a heavy luxury SUV primarily for my real estate business, how does the Section 179 vehicle deduction actually work for passenger vehicles?”
“I traveled out of state for a business conference and stayed an extra three days for a personal vacation, how much of the flight is deductible?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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