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So you have followed your dream of being a wedding planner, helping everyone design their perfect big day, what could be better?! Not losing a third of your hard-earned earnings on taxes, that's what! Here's a list of expenses that you can claim as tax write offs on your taxes.
If you use your phone for work (who doesn't?) then it's partially deductible.
If you pay directly for any event related costs, go ahead and claim the deduction!
Business cards & brochures are a marketing costs that can fully written off on taxes.
Website hosting fees, plugins, stock photos, and themes are tax deductible!
Every dollar you spend on Facebook Ads, Google Adwords, etc. is a tax deductible expense!
If you employ people that help your business, that's tax deductible!
Deduct any subscriptions to magazines or news materials relevant to your business!
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Conferences and classes that help you keep up with the industry are tax deductible.
Write off any books that help you manage your business or that are relevant to your field!
If you discuss work with a coworker, client, or even a friend, it's a write off!
A new computer, cell phone, keyboard, printer, monitor, mouse, it all counts!
Keeper automatically monitors your purchases for tax write offs, and makes quarterly tax payments.
🤓 Pro Tip:It's also possible to report the miles you drive for work instead of actual car expenses, but unless you drive a lot for work, you'll save more time & money with tracking car expenses. Learn more
Gas is expensive! A portion of your gas station fill ups are tax deductible.
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax deductible if you drive for work.
Car insurance, roadside assistance, registration costs, etc. are all tax deductible.
Parking for a meeting downtown or other work trip is tax deductible!
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax deductible!
If you drive you own vehicle, you can write off the annual depreciation of it's value!
🤓 Pro Tip: You don't need to work from a separate room to claim these write offs. A dedicated desk is sufficient. Learn more
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write offs.
Your comcast bill is a tax write off. You need internet to do your job!
Whether rental or homeowner insurance, you can write off a portion as part of home office.
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? You water bill counts.
Whether you pay rent or own your home, a portion of those expenses are tax deductible.
Planes, trains and automobiles are all work 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.
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Note: at Keeper, we care about saving you money on taxes. That leads us to generalize tax advice that isn't always so simple. Everyone's situation is different. Please drop a note below or reach out via email if you have questions.
Keeper helps freelancers win at taxes. It monitors your purchases for tax deductions, and makes quarterly tax payments for you.