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Message:: [QUOTE="CamaroDMD, post: 1861280, member: 5233"]My accountant told me...that businesses purchases need to be for items primarily used for the business.  That said, I use my personal cell phone a lot to make business calls (as not to free up the office phone).  Because a fair portion of calls I make with my cell are business related...I can write off at least a portion of the cell phone bill (I haven't been for more complicated reasons...but I could and it would be legal). I also use various items at my business for personal needs.  For example, I have a small postage scale at the office...I do at times weigh personal mail to see how much postage it needs with it.  That is perfectly legal.  The IRS isn't going to stand over your shoulder and make sure these items are being used for business purposes 100% of the time.  But, they need to be reasonable purchases for your business.  My accountant tells me to ask myself when making a purchase for the business..."is this reasonable and necessary for the business?"  If so, then its OK to buy it.  If it's not, the answer is no.[/QUOTE]