Last year I had 5,300 in buisness related expenses phone, internet, etc. (while working for the Army) and because I made too much I am unable to write it off. Which doesnt sound right as I made 63,000 in the last nine months of the year while making that money. First part of the year I was taking home a modest salary of 50,000 per year, so roughly 73,000 for the year. I dont get it.