22 Tax Write-Offs for Freelance Pharmacy Techs
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.621399
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.Here’s a tough pill to swallow: as a freelance pharmacy tech, your taxes are higher than if you were traditionally employed. But let’s make that medicine go down a little easier, by telling you an easy way to cut that bill down — write-offs!
By claiming all the ordinary business expenses you encounter every day, you can reduce how much you’ll pay the IRS. And we’ve made it even easier, by counting out all the best write-offs for pharmacy techs. Now that’s a prescription worth filling!
Fees to renew your license to perform your work are fully deductible.
Continuing education classes required to keep your job are fully deductible.
Repairs, dry cleaning, or alternations for your uniform are tax-deductible.
If you belong to any professional organizations, you can write off the dues.
Medical supplies, like stethoscopes, PPE, and more, can be written off.
Software subscriptions or fees to help manage the pharmacy and medications are write-offs.
If you drive for work ...
Driving around for work, like attending a seminar or picking up office supplies, allows you to claim car-related expenses on your taxes.
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 ...
Meeting pharmaceutical representatives, patients, doctors, or fellow techs to talk about work over a meal is considered a deductible business expense.
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you leave town for work ...
As a self-employed pharmacy tech, you can claim your business travel deductions on your Schedule C. So if you head out of town to attend an industry conference, take a work meeting, or work a gig, track your transportation and lodging costs.
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 ...
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If you attend virtual meetings from home or take care of other tasks like industry research and client paperwork from a designated workspace, 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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