Thinking about buying a GPS navigation system. Can I write it off on my taxes?

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evita302 asked:


I work as a college admission counselor, and travel to community colleges twice a week. I would like to get a GPS navigation system, as I’ve discovered that I lack an inner compass and frequently get lost (my atlas has been helpful, but it is dangerous to consult it while driving). I would think that 90% or more of my usuage of this product would be business related, but I don’t know if I would be able to write this off since I’m not self-employed. Any thoughts?

Marty

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3 Responses to “Thinking about buying a GPS navigation system. Can I write it off on my taxes?”

  1. Dr. Deth Says:
    January 16th, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    if you’re not self employed - doubtful you can expense it - just chalk it up to it helping you be more efficient in your job

  2. Wayne Z Says:
    January 19th, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    My opinion no deduction.

  3. Accountant Says:
    January 19th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    The question is it an employee expenses are deductible but the question is it an employee expense can you prove that when it seems to be for your own convenience doubt that when it an employee expenses are deductible but the question is is it seems to be for your own convenience doubt that.