24 Tax Write-Offs for Therapists
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That's why we've gathered this list of top write-offs for therapists that can help lower your tax bill — and hopefully increase your time for self-care!
Write off books, publications, databases, and other reference materials you buy or subscribe to.
If you rent an office to see patients, you can write this off.
If you belong to any professional organizations, you can write off the dues.
Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.
If you buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it's partially deductible.
Write off any CME seminars you take to learn new techniques or expose yourself to cutting-edge research.
If you drive for work ...
If you drive your car for work-related purposes, like to meet clients or pick up office supplies for your therapy business, you're eligible to deduct vehicle 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 ...
Therapy is constantly evolving. If you go to a restaurant with a fellow therapist, mentor, or specialist to talk about industry insights or other work-related matters, you can write off the costs.
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you leave town for work ...
Attending a professional conference can be written off as a business expense. You can also deduct business trip expenses if the event is out of town.
That also goes for seminars on new modalities and in-person meetings with prospective clients.
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 run a teletherapy business or see clients at home, you're eligible to deduct 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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