Dec '25 • General discussion
Self-Employed Deductions (Schedule C)
Self-Employed Deductions (Schedule C)
These are the highest-impact deductions your clients often miss.
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Home Office Deduction
- Must be regular & exclusive use
- $5 per sq ft (up to 300 sq ft) OR actual expenses
- Rent, utilities, WiFi portion, repairs, insurance
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Cell Phone & Internet
- Percentage used for business
- 70–100% typically accepted if business run via phone
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Business Vehicle Deduction
Two methods:
- Standard Mileage 2024: 67 cents per mile
- Actual expenses: gas, tires, repairs, insurance, depreciation
Hot tip: Rideshare, delivery, mobile businesses = huge miles.
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Supplies + Equipment
- Computers
- Printers
- Ring lights
- Software
- AI tools
- Subscriptions
- Office furniture
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Business Meals
- 50% deductible
- Must have a business purpose
- Keep receipt + who + what was discussed
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Travel
Hotels, flights, rental cars, Uber/Lyft, conferences.
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Professional Services
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Skool membership
- Training classes
- Legal fees
- Bookkeeping
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Advertising + Branding
- Canva
- Flyers
- Websites
- Social media ads
- Marketing agency fees
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Self-Employed Deductions (Schedule C)
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