Phone Deduction Calculator for Gig Workers
Deduct the business-use percentage of your phone bill, device, and accessories on Schedule C.
Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, and freelance workers typically claim 60–80% business use — but you need a 30-day usage log to back it up.
Phone deduction inputs
Deduct only the business-use percentage of your phone. Keep a 30-day usage log.
Total phone deduction
$756
Est. tax savings
$282
Annual bill total
$1,080
Deduction breakdown
Service plan (70% business)$756
Device (70% business)$0
Accessories (100% business)$0
Total Schedule C deduction$756
Savings assumes income tax + 15.3% SE tax. Keep a written 30-day usage log documenting business calls, texts, and app time to defend the business-use %.
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