<prompt> Human: Ive been a part-time contractor for a few months now and I want to buy a new Macbook for work. My current desktop is old and not cutting it anymore. I need a high end Macbook for the type of work I do, which will cost about 2,700 and Im really hoping I can get the reimbursement sooner than later. Im going to save receipts and records of purchase for it, but Im unsure of how to go about getting the reimbursement.  <response>: Im really hoping I can get the reimbursement sooner than later. Nope. Thats not how it works. An ordinary and necessary business expense reduces your profit, which results in lower self employment and income tax liabilities. Its not a dollar-for-dollar rebate.You can, however, factor in the expense when you calculate your Estimated Tax payment for the quarter you incurred the expense. Im going to save receipts and records of purchase for it, Good. Keep it up. 