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From: ask@cbdkc1.UUCP (A.S. Kamlet)
Newsgroups: net.taxes
Subject: Re: Re: deductions for a home computer
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Date: Sun, 3-Feb-85 15:54:33 EST
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Posted: Sun Feb  3 15:54:33 1985
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> The new rules for home computer deductions went into effect on
> June 18, 1984!!  According to the new rules, you can only deduct
> the computer if it is (1) for the convenience of your employer and
> (2) required by your employer as a condition of your employement.
> If the computer is partially for personal use, you must pro-rate
> the business part.

Even if the home computer cannot be claimed as a business expense,
can it be claimed as an educational expense used to "maintain
or improve job skills?"
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Art Kamlet   AT&T Bell Laboratories  Columbus   {ihnp4 | cbosgd}!cbrma!ask