Pay a monthy phone bill? You can claim a one-time credit on your 2006 return for "tax overpayment on phone bills." Since it's a one-time credit, you
have to claim it on the 2006 return; your chances of being able to claim it
after this upcoming tax season are slim. Full article here:
http://www.snopes.com/business/taxes/excise.asp
Telephone tax refund Q&A from the IRS:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/...161506,00.html
More info on the Telephone Excise Tax:
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/...160214,00.html