25 Tax Write-Offs for Freelance Community Managers
NAICS business codeYour NAICS business code is a six-digit string of numbers that shows the type of work your business does. NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System. When you do your taxes, you'll enter it in Box B of your Schedule C.541800
Reviewed bya tax professionalThis content has been reviewed by an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS — the highest credential awarded by the agency. Enrolled Agents are empowered to represent all taxpayers before the IRS, on all types of tax-related matters. Accountants who earn this certification have passed a comprehensive three-part exam on individual and business tax returns. To maintain EA status, they must stay up to date in the field by completing 72 hours of continuing education every three years.Online communities are tricky beasts, requiring careful oversight and a positive attitude. By comparison, saving money on your taxes is a breeze! Especially when you take all the write-offs you’re entitled to as a freelance community manager.
Simply by writing off the business expenses you encounter every day, you’ll be putting the ban on giving extra money to the IRS. And we’ve made things even easier by compiling a list of the best write-offs for community managers. It’s almost like having your savings go viral!
Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
Software you use for invoicing, tracking expenses, creating timesheets, and so on is deductible.
Software for scheduling or hosting meetings, like Zoom or Calendly, is tax-deductible.
Snacks and beverages you buy for a community event are tax-deductible.
Write off programs like Canva or Photoshop that you use to make graphics to promote events.
If you buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it's partially deductible.
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
Keeping up with the latest trends and techniques with books and courses can be written off.
Write off the tools you use to create assets, schedule posts, or pull analytics.
If you drive for work ...
It's no surprise that being a community manager often means driving around your community, whether to meet with contractors or community members, or to pick up supplies for the office or upcoming events.
Luckily, a portion of your car expenses can be written off when you drive for work.
Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.
If you discuss work at a restaurant ...
As long as the conversation is work-related, you can deduct the cost of going for a meal or drink with mentors, supervisors, community members, or other community managers.
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you leave town for work ...
While the cost of entry to conferences or workshops can be written off, you can also write off related travel expenses.
Go ahead and include these also if you need to travel out of town to attend industry conferences or workshops, or to meet with other community managers.
Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write-offs.
When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!
If you work from home ...
Community managers often spend a lot of their time in meetings — and these days, those are often virtual.
If you work from home, whether your time is spent in meetings, planning events, researching vendors, or managing finances and paperwork, you can write off a portion of your home office expenses.
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.
You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? Your water bill counts.
Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!
You may also enjoy learning about ...
Is My Internet Bill Tax-Deductible in 2026?
If you're self-employed and WFH, your Wi-Fi bill can help you save on taxes. Learn tips from a CPA on writing off internet expenses.
By Chloe Bryan
Advertising Expenses and How To Claim Them
The Last Schedule C Guide You'll Ever Need
How To File Your Self-Employment Taxes in 7 Easy Steps
Track and claim every eligible deduction with Keeper
Keeper scans your accounts for write-offs and files your return — with tax pros reviewing every one.
Try it free