Tax Deductions for Computer Programmers

Some deductions that may be available to computer programmers include:

• Computer equipment and software as well as insurance to protect them. For purchases over $1,000 items must be depreciated;

• Travel between clients;

• Repairs to computer equipment;

• Internet costs to the extent it is used for work purposes;

• Anti-virus software.

Computer programmers may also be entitled to general tax deductions that are not work specific, such as investment deductions or car expenses deductions.