24 Tax Write-Offs for Yoga Teachers

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Do you find yourself going into savasana a lot when April rolls around? We get it, filing your self-employment taxes can be overwhelming. And while deep breathing can certainly help with stress levels, it doesn't keep more of your income in your pocket.

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What does help lower your tax bill is remembering to deduct business expenses on your Schedule C. You can claim most work-related costs, including teaching certifications, yoga mats, or even music service subscriptions for your classes.

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To help make tax time at least a little breezier, we've brought a list of the top write-offs for yoga instructors to the mat.

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Yoga certification
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 10

Fees to renew your certificate to teach yoga are tax-deductible.

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Yoga supplies
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 22

Yoga mats, blocks, singing bowls, and other supplies you use in class can be deducted.

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Seminars & workshops
Write it off using:

Schedule C, Box 27a

Coaching, seminars, or workshops used to maintain your work-related skills can be written off.

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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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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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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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Music streaming services
Write it off using:

Write off the streaming service you subscribe to so you can play music during class.

If you drive for work ...

Is tax time approaching?

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Take a deep breath and remember to write off car expenses if you drive for work, like between classes at different studios, or to pick up equipment.

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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 ...

If you meet with a client to talk about your previous teaching experiences or with mentors or fellow yoga instructors to talk about lesson planning or other work-related matters, remember to write off business meal 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 attend a yoga conference or workshop in another city or get hired to teach an out-of-town yoga class, you can claim travel expenses on your Schedule C.

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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 ...

If you film online yoga courses, plan classes, or work on advertising your business from home, you can write off a portion of your home office expenses.

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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!