Self-employed tax guides
Plain-English guides to deductions, filing, and keeping more of what you earn as a freelancer or 1099 contractor. Free, no signup required.
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1099 Tax Deductions: The Complete Write-Off List
Every deduction a contractor can claim in 2025, mapped to Schedule C, plus what is not deductible.
Read guide →How to File Self-Employment Taxes (Step-by-Step)
The forms, deadlines, and exact process to file your self-employment taxes for 2025.
Read guide →Write-offs by profession
Tax deductions for real estate agents
The 2025 tax deductions every real estate agent should claim: vehicle and mileage, marketing, MLS and license fees, home office, client gifts, and more, mapped to Schedule C.
See write-offs →Tax deductions for content creators and influencers
The 2025 tax write-offs for content creators, YouTubers, and influencers: cameras and gear, software, home studio, props, internet, and more, with how to claim them on Schedule C.
See write-offs →Tax deductions for owner-operator truck drivers
The 2025 tax deductions for owner-operator and 1099 truck drivers: fuel, maintenance, the per diem meal allowance, insurance, permits, and more, with how to claim them.
See write-offs →Tax deductions for photographers
The 2025 tax deductions for self-employed and freelance photographers: cameras and lenses, editing software, studio rent, travel, props, and more, mapped to Schedule C.
See write-offs →Tax deductions for rideshare and delivery drivers
The 2025 tax deductions for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and other gig drivers: mileage, phone, car costs, supplies, and platform fees, with how to claim them on Schedule C.
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