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Want to build a handheld gaming PC that can be written off as a business expense? (mander.xyz)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/buildapc

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I got inspired by these two articles https://hackaday.com/2024/11/17/a-handheld-gaming-pc-with-steam-deck-vibes/

https://hackaday.com/2024/11/03/beth-deck-is-a-framework-powered-gaming-handheld/

The aim of the game is to use generic, non-gaming branded hardware, and build a capable handheld gaming machine. How would you go about it?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Step one is have a relevant business, otherwise this is just tax fraud.

[–] Makhno 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I mean, as long as you're performing tasks for your work on said device, wouldn't it count?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

I'm not a tax attorney, but generally it's recommended that business and personal expenses and equipment be separated. If it's combined, I think in some cases you can claim by percentage, like home offices can be claimed by square footage. If you get audited, you'll have to prove its primary purpose and usage is business.