Can I itemize/deduct computer hardware purchases?

[The Sauce]

I am in the medical field and use my home computer about 50% for work-related activities (the other 50% for ATOT). My tax advisor said that I could not deduct any computer purchases (~$2,000). She was not the most confidence-inspiring of people. I had to cue her frequently for things she shoud have known to ask in advance and doubled my own return after she had finished.

Little help here?

 

[FoBoT]

unlikely

read through this

Please remember that the above is simply an overview of general guidelines that you can use to help determine the deductibility of your home computer. As you can imagine, the rules can get even more complex when your get down to the nuts and bolts of things. So, while it can be difficult to grab that deduction for your computer, it's certainly not impossible. Make tax-smart decisions and get all of the facts before you place your order.

 

[kt]

Unless you're self-employed, most likely no.

 

[C'DaleRider]

We investigated this last year and the way the rule for deducting a computer for business purposes in the home is this question.......how much do you use it for business?

If the answer is anything other than 100%, and never use it for personal use, it is NOT deductable whatsoever.

 

[The Sauce]

Ok, thanks guys. That's more or less what the article said too.