25 Tax Write-Offs for Wedding Planners

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Love and marriage might go together like a horse and carriage. But freelancers and tax-savings are also a pretty dynamic duo. And the #1 way to lower your tax bill is to deduct your business expenses when you file your return.

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Most work-related purchases can be written off your taxes, like the cost of a ticket to a trade show or the money you spend on gas when driving clients to scout wedding venues. We know you're already good at keeping track of something borrowed and something blue. Now here's a list of write-offs for wedding planners, just for you.

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Website & hosting fees
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 8

Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.

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Advertising
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 8

Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.

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Personal marketing materials
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 8

Business cards, postcards, and other materials used to promote yourself are deductible.

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Books & courses
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 27a

Keeping up with the latest trends and techniques with books and courses can be written off.

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Networking events
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 27a

Tickets and entry fees to networking events to grow your client base can be written off.

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Phone & accessories
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 27a

Part of your actual phone's cost, monthly phone bill, and any accessories you use for work can be written off.

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Wedding subscriptions
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 27a

Subscriptions to wedding magazines, newsletters, and more are considered tax-deductible.

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Ads on wedding websites
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 8

Write off what you pay for featured listings on popular wedding sites.

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Creative assistance
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 11

If you need to hire an editor,β€ˆdesigner, photographer, or other creative pro, write off what you pay them.

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If you drive for work ...

A wedding planner needs to have a sense of various local vendors and wedding venues that can suit the needs of different clients. This might include a fair amount of driving from spot to spot, whether you're:

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  • Meeting with engaged couples or vendors
  • Attending the weddings you've helped plan
  • Picking up or dropping off packages

Luckily, you can write off car expenses to save money on your taxes!

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Parking
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 27a

Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!

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Tolls
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 27a

A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!

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Car purchase & depreciation
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 13

If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.

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Vehicle tool kit
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 22

Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.

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Car insurance & registration
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 15

Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.

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Car maintenance
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 9

Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.

If you discuss work at a restaurant ...

Say "I do" to tax savings by remembering to claim business meal expenses.For example, if you go to a restaurant to chat about your services or an upcoming event with clients, venue owners, vendors, or fellow wedding planners, you can write off the costs.

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Business meals
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 24b

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 get hired to work on an out-of-town wedding or travel to an event planning conference in another city, feel free to write off your travel expenses.

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Transportation
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 24a

Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.

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Travel lodging
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 24a

When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write offs.

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Meals while traveling
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 24a

When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!

If you work from home ...

Meeting with engaged couples or vendors, preparing budget sheets, or prepping materials for the big day are all things a wedding planner might take care of from home. If this applies to you, don't forget to claim your home office deductions.

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Home office furniture
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 18

A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.

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Property repairs
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 21

You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.

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Power bill
Write it off using:

Form 8829

Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.

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Property insurance
Write it off using:

Form 8829

Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.

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Water bill
Write it off using:

Form 8829

It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? You water bill counts.

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Wi-Fi bill
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 25

Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!