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Freelance designer
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Consultant
Training courses
Computer & software
Business travel
What expenses can I deduct or write off as a 1099 independent contractor or freelancer?
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Common self-employed expenses when...
Working from home
Home Office Furniture
Light Bill
Water Bill
Rent
Driving to work
Gas
Car Maintenance
Insurance & Registration
Parking & Tolls
Vehicle Depreciation
Mileage
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Actors & Performance Artists
- Self Promotion Material
- Costumes
- Performance Hair & Make-up
- Manager Fees
- Union Dues
- Conferences & Classes
- Video Equipment
- Photography Equipment
- Travel
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Artists
- Art Supplies (canvas, brushes, paint)
- Advertising
- Photography equipment (lighting, camera, backdrops)
- Studio Expenses
- Art Stands
- Commission Fees
- Website Development/Maintenance
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Copywriters & Bloggers
- Computer, Laptop, Tablet
- Phone Bill
- Internet Bill
- Software (computer software, design software)
- Website Expenses (hosting, design, layout)
- Memberships & Subscriptions
- Website Development/Maintenance
- Travel
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Caregivers & Nannies
- Medical Supplies (PPE)
- Advertising
- App Fees
- Legal Fees
- Cleaning Supplies
- Commission Fees
- Mileage
- Uniform
- Cleaning Bill
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Construction Contractors
- Trade School
- Licensing & Fees
- Uniform & Work Clothes (hard hats, vest, boots, protective gear)
- Insurance
- Safety Equipment
- Car & Truck Expenses
- Advertising (online or print)
- Tools & Equipment
- Travel
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Cosmetic & Personal Care
- Advertising
- Website Development/Maintenance
- Supply Storage
- Promotional Giveaways
- Commission Fees
- Phone & Accessories
- Phone Bill
- Equipment (lighting, backdrops, tripod)
- Conference/Show Fees
- Travel
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Package & Food Delivery Drivers
- Phone Bill
- Phone & Accessories
- Courier & Hot Bags
- Commission Fees
- Uniform & Merchandise
- Parking & Tolls
- Gas
- Car Maintenance
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters
- Poop Bags
- Pet Treats
- Pet Toys
- Leashes & Harnesses
- Phone Bill
- Phone & Accessories
- Rain & Snow Gear
- Walking Shoes
- Advertising
- Pet Beds
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Independent Consultants & Freelancers
- Continuing Education
- Legal Fees
- Business Cards
- Software
- Advertising
- Marketing Material
- Website Expenses
- Phone & Accessories
- Phone Bill
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Hairdressers, Stylists, & Barbers
- Rent
- Supplies
- Education & Classes
- Uniform
- Licensing & Fees
- Advertising
- Card & Bank Fees
- Phone & Accessories
- Dues & Subscriptions
- Towels & Smocks
- Hair Products & Chemicals
- Hair Tools & Equipment
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Life & Business Coaches
- Conferences & Classes
- Office Supplies
- Office Furniture
- Phone Bill
- Phone & Accessories
- Education & Classes
- Advertising/Marketing
- Website Maintenance
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Make-up Artists
- Make-up Kit Supplies
- Membership Fees
- Make-up Products, Brushes, & Sponges
- Promotional Goodies
- Phone & Accessories
- Education & Classes
- Licenses & Fees
- Card & Bank Fees
- Web Development/Maintenance
- Conference Expenses
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Massage Therapists
- Training & Certification
- Oils & Lotions
- Spa or Studio Rent
- Massage Furniture
- Music Streaming App
- Website Expenses
- Legal Fees
- Advertising
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Models
- Self Promotion Material
- Agency Commissions
- Make-up Products, Brushes, & Sponges
- Coaching & Classes
- Phone & Accessories
- Phone Bill
- Portfolio Expenses
- Casting Site Fees
- Manager Fees
- Travel
- Union Dues
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Musicians & Bands
- Musical Instrument & Carrying Case
- Editing Software
- Microphone
- Advertising
- Streaming Services Fee
- Commission Fees
- Subscriptions & Memberships
- Recording Studio Fees
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Nail Technicians & Manicurists
- Licensing & Fees
- Advertising
- Uniform
- Supplies (nail polish, decor, nail clippers, nail filers, carrying case)
- Education & Classes
- Rent
- Card & Bank Fees
- Phone & Accessories
- Dues & Subscriptions
- Web Development/Maintenance
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Online Merchants (e.g. Ebay, Etsy, Amazon)
- Advertising
- Shipping & Packaging
- Merchant Services Fees
- Website Expenses
- Commissions Paid
- Email Software
- Materials & Supplies
- Photography Expenses
- Electronics
- Equipment (scanners, scales, shipping labels)
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Personal Trainers (PTs) & Fitness Consultants
- Exercise Equipment
- Advertising
- Certification & Education
- Conferences, Workshops, & Classes
- Professional Fees
- Phone & Accessories
- Memberships
- Marketing
- Supplements & Shakes for Clients
- Website Development/Maintenance
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Photographers & Videographers
- Photography equipment (Lights, Backdrops, Tripods, Stands, Carrying Cases)
- Editing Software
- Advertising
- Electronics (computer, laptops, tablets)
- Studio Expenses
- Data Storage
- Business Cards
- Phone & Accessories
- Video Equipment
- Stock Photo/Video Platforms
- Travel
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Production Assistants
- Equipment
- Production Materials
- Travel Expenses
- Production Costs
- Decor & Staging Furniture
- Commission Fees
- Website Development/Maintenance
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Realtors & Real Estate Brokers
- Licensing & Membership Fees
- Education & Training
- Property Marketing
- Commissions Paid
- Desk Fees
- Office Supplies
- Phone Bill
- Phone & Accessories
- Home Staging & Decor Fees
- Client Gifts
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Rideshare Drivers (e.g. Uber, Lyft)
- Car Wash & Cleaning
- Phone & Accessories
- Passenger Goodies
- Car Maintenance
- Insurance & Registration
- Parking & Tolls
- Gas
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Influencers & Content Creators
- Phone & Accessories
- Prizes for Giveaways
- Personalized Merchandise
- App Fees
- Advertising
- Website Expenses
- Office Supplies
- Electronics
- Conference Expenses
- Travel
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Electricians
- Electrical Classes
- Licensing & Fees
- Uniform & Work Clothes (Hard hats, vest, boots, protective gear)
- Insurance
- Safety Equipment
- Car & Truck Expenses
- Advertising (online or print)
- Tools & Equipment
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Plumbers & Handymen
- Plumbing Classes
- Licensing & Fees
- Uniform & Work Clothes (Hard hats, vest, boots, protective gear)
- Insurance
- Safety Equipment
- Car & Truck Expenses
- Advertising (online or print)
- Tools & Equipment
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Roofers & Roofing Repair
- Roofing Classes
- Licensing & Fees
- Uniform & Work Clothes (Hard hats, vest, boots, protective gear)
- Insurance
- Safety Equipment
- Car & Truck Expenses
- Advertising (online or print)
- Tools & Equipment
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Private Tutors
- Electronics (computer, keyboard, mouse, moniter etc)
- Phone & Accessories
- Phone Bill
- Education Supplies
- Student Rewards
- Internet Bill
- Chalk or White Boards
- PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Web & Graphic Designers
- Software (computer software, design software)
- Advertising
- Marketing Material
- Electronics (computer, laptop, tablet)
- Data Storage
- Phone & Accessories
- Classes/Conferences
- Website Development/Maintenance
- Travel
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
Here 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
Here are common self-employment expenses for:
Yoga & Wellness Instructors
- Rent
- Studio Supplies
- Certification Fees
- Professional Memberships
- Music & Music Subscriptions
- Insurance
- Aromatheraphy, Oils & Supplements
- Classes & Workshops
- Advertising
- Home Office
- Mileage/Car Expenses
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