Tips for Dealing with Uncle Sam
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Your chances of claiming work-related expenses on your return improve with a letter from your boss stating that the arrangement is for your employer's convenience.
REIMBURSEMENT BEATS WRITING OFF
Better to get 100% of an expense from your employer than a tax savings worth at most 39.6%.
WATCH YOUR PHONE COSTS
Don't deduct any share of your basic service. But you can write off a second phone line or business services, such as voice mail.
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