How about if the siriius radio is factory equipment in the truck?,mine is built into the am/fm cd player.I guess its not really needed to the job,but its still part of the truck.

It should be deductible, if you have a use for it for safety as per say weather reports, trucking industry regulation changes that are broadcasted on numerous trucking radio stations. Like safety issues or trucking industry legal requirements and changes that go on in the Industy that could effect you. I would think you could do it for those reasons.. Your using it to stay informed on safety and legal aspects of your Industry.. Why could you not deduct it! Just a thought to break it down that well it could be.

It is deductible - ask yourself this question - when I'm off duty do I take the radio with me in my private vehicle for personal use. I know pretty dumb question but it is legitimate. It is listed as a deductin in the Master Tax Guide from the IRS as long as it is not removed to a private vehicle when off duty. I don't know anybody so far that dis-installs their radio to put it in their private vehicle when they are off duty. The radio is cosidered necessary for the DOT workers for reasons specified; ie., weather, safety, emergency broadcasts.

Linda

You need a new tax lady. I've been claiming mine with no problems.

Please don't confuse the Tax Guy for RKMS - we are not the same.

Linda

just in my opinion but i successfully claim my main subscription 16.99 monthly every year no problem however i do slipseat and the receiver is mounted in a metal box,not in my p.o.v. my tax lady did question it as a percentage however this on does not leave my work radio box and the secondary subscription is in my personal car