Most freelancers overpay tax because deductions slip through the cracks, not because they spend too little. This one-page-per-section checklist walks every category of write-off a self-employed contractor can claim, from the home office to mileage to software, and shows the Schedule C line each belongs on so nothing is left on the table.
What's inside
- Every common deduction grouped by category (vehicle, home office, phone and internet, software, supplies, professional services, health insurance, retirement, marketing, education, travel, and meals)
- The exact IRS Schedule C line each deduction maps to
- Printable checkboxes so you can tick off what applies to your work
- Plain-English notes on what qualifies and the records to keep
- A quick reminder of the 2026 standard mileage rate and self-employment tax basics
Who it's for
Freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, and anyone who files a Schedule C and wants to make sure they claim every deduction they are entitled to before tax time.
How to use it
- Print it or keep it open while you gather your records.
- Tick every category that applies to your business this year.
- Match each ticked item to the receipts and mileage you have on file.
- Hand the completed list, and your records, to your accountant or tax software.
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