<prompt> Human: Just as the title says, when I signed on with my current employer last March, I was told how important our laptops are to the continuity of our business. I have to travel often, and there is the possibility due to traffic, weather, etc. that I will need to access to a computer when away from the office. All other employees within the company are given computers when they become employed, but I was told since I already had a personal computer that was similar in specs to the company issued ones, that I was to use my personal computer in lieu one provided by the company. This is all fine and good, but 1. I was not paid any amount for the use of my personal computer2. Now that my personal computer is no longer working, they refuse to pay for repairs. The computer needs a new logic board, which will cost 425, which they refuse to pay for. Theyve now offered me a computer that is furnished by the company, but Im left with a non-functioning personal computer. Is this common practice? If I pay for this repairreplacement out of pocket, can I submit it to taxes as a work expense?  <response>: Its extremely common practice for a company to not pay for your personal computer repairs. Just like they dont pay for your car repairs for the car you drive to work in, or buy you the shirts you wear while in the office. Sure, that stuff is needed for you to do your job, but its still a personal item. That being said, it is also pretty common to provide a laptop to the employee in the first place, so Im not saying you werent wronged a bit here - but you did agree to use your personal computer in the first place, and I think their offer of a computer business use is fair. 