Can I Deduct Work From Home Internet Costs?

If you work from home as a self-employed person, your internet bill is one of the expenses that can be partially deducted. The deductible portion is based on how much of your internet use is genuinely for business purposes rather than personal browsing, streaming, or entertainment. If you estimate that 50 percent of your usage is business-related, you can deduct 50 percent of the monthly cost. The deduction is taken as part of your home office expenses or directly as a business expense on your Schedule C. Employees working remotely generally cannot claim this deduction since unreimbursed employee expense deductions are not available under current federal law.