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Self-Employed Expense
Estimator 2019
See how much you can increase your tax savings by applying your estimated self-employed business expenses. Use our self-employed expense calculator to find deductions in your industry.

Estimate your potential
tax savings based on your
annual work-related expenses
Deductions for Self-Employed Businesses, Contractors and Freelancers
One of the benefits of being self-employed are the many deductions you can qualify for depending on your line of work. Learn more about which expenses you can deduct with our Self-Employed Expense Estimator above or browse the articles below for more details on how to get a tax break.

Top Tax Write-offs for the Self-Employed
Whether you have a side gig, contract, or own a small business, you are entitled to certain tax write-offs
which can benefit you during tax time.
Learn more about what you can deduct or use our
self-employed
expense estimator.
Read more

Top Tax Deductions for Photographers
From weddings to family photoshoots for the holidays
to graduation portraits, the travel, training, and equipment
you invest in as a photographer can be deductible
business expenses.
Read more

Working at Home
Save your receipts as your business expenses can get you tax deductions.
You may also deduct the costs associated
with your home office and that can be a
big tax break.
Read more

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