25 Tax Write-Offs for Personal Concierges
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!
Schedule C, Box 18
Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
Schedule C, Box 8
Business cards with your contact information count as advertising expenses.
Schedule C, Box 27a
Write off radios, in-ear pieces, and other communication devices used among hotel staff.
Schedule C, Box 27a
If buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it's partially deductible.
Schedule C, Box 8
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
Schedule C, Box 27a
If you belong to the NCA, or any other professional orgs, write off the dues.
Schedule C, Box 8
Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.
Schedule C, Box 27a
Any uniforms you're required to wear on the job are considered tax-deductible.
Schedule C, Box 27a
If you need to get your uniform professionally dry cleaned, you can write it off.
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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!
Schedule C, Box 27a
Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
Schedule C, Box 27a
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
Schedule C, Box 13
If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
Schedule C, Box 22
Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
Schedule C, Box 15
Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.
Schedule C, Box 9
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.
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.
Schedule C, Box 24b
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you need to leave town for an industry conference, seminar, or other work-related purpose, go ahead and write off your travel expenses.
Schedule C, Box 24a
Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
Schedule C, Box 24a
When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write offs.
Schedule C, Box 24a
When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!
If you regularly work for home — for instance, on industry research or client development — you can write off home office expenses.
Schedule C, Box 18
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.
Schedule C, Box 21
You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
Form 8829
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
Form 8829
Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
Form 8829
It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? You water bill counts.
Schedule C, Box 25
Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!
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