25 Tax Write-Offs for Personal Concierges
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.812990
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.Let’s be real: as a personal concierge, you see it all. But while you’ve learned how to keep professional in the face of even the most demanding client, wouldn’t it be nice if you could be demanding for once?
How about demanding more savings on your tax bill? Simply by writing off your business expenses as an independent concierge, you can lower your taxes, and start saving up for that dream vacation. You know, the one where other people need to serve you for once!
Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
Business cards with your contact information count as advertising expenses.
Write off radios, in-ear pieces, and other communication devices used among hotel staff.
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.
If you belong to the NCA, or any other professional orgs, write off the dues.
Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.
Any uniforms you're required to wear on the job are considered tax-deductible.
If you need to get your uniform professionally dry cleaned, you can write it off.
If you drive for work ...
Working as a personal concierge might require you to leave the front desk to drive to off-site meetings, pick up office supplies, drop off packages, or make travel arrangements for your clients in person.
In this case, you can write off a portion of your vehicle-related expenses!
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 it's to talk about work, the IRS lets you write off the cost of grabbing food or drinks with clients, travel agents, mentors, potential partners, or fellow concierges.
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you leave town for work ...
If you need to leave town for an industry conference, seminar, or other work-related purpose, go ahead and write off your travel expenses.
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 ...
If you regularly work from home — for instance, on industry research or client development — you can write off 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!
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