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Common self-employed expenses when...
Home Office Furniture
Light Bill
Water Bill
Rent
Gas
Car Maintenance
Insurance & Registration
Parking & Tolls
Vehicle Depreciation
Mileage
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Actors & Performance ArtistsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
ArtistsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Copywriters & BloggersHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Caregivers & NanniesHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Construction ContractorsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Cosmetic & Personal CareHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Package & Food Delivery DriversHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Dog Walkers & Pet SittersHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Independent Consultants & FreelancersHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Hairdressers, Stylists, & BarbersHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Life & Business CoachesHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Make-up ArtistsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Massage TherapistsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
ModelsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Musicians & BandsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Nail Technicians & ManicuristsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Online Merchants (e.g. Ebay, Etsy, Amazon)Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Personal Trainers (PTs) & Fitness ConsultantsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Photographers & VideographersHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Production AssistantsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Realtors & Real Estate BrokersHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Rideshare Drivers (e.g. Uber, Lyft)Here are common self-employment expenses for:
ElectriciansHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Plumbers & HandymenHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Roofers & Roofing RepairHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Private TutorsHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Web & Graphic DesignersHere are common self-employment expenses for:
Wedding & Event Planners- Phone & Accessories
- Event Location Costs
- Website Expenses
- Advertising
- Marketing Materials
- Contracted Labor, Employees, & Services (florists, balloon artist, servers, bartenders)
- Subscriptions & Memberships
- Wedding Expos & Conferences
- Event Rental Equipment (decor, furniture, tables, plates, chairs)
- Travel & Meals Related to Your Business
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
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