Claim your home workspace whether you own or rent. Simplified method ($5/sq ft) vs. actual expenses. IRS exclusive-use test explained.
Deduct qualifying medical costs above 7.5% of your AGI. Doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, vision, long-term care, and more.
Cash, goods, appreciated stock, and Qualified Charitable Distributions. Up to 60% of AGI deductible. Avoid the common pitfalls that trigger audits.
The full deduction playbook for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners. Vehicle, equipment, software, health insurance, retirement, and SE tax.
Standard mileage rate ($0.725/mile for 2026), actual expense method, mileage log requirements, Section 179 for heavy vehicles.
American Opportunity Credit ($2,500), Lifetime Learning Credit ($2,000), student loan interest deduction ($2,500), and 529 strategies.
Offset capital gains with losses, $3,000 ordinary income deduction, carryforward rules, wash-sale traps, and crypto tax-loss strategies.
The $750K mortgage cap, $10K SALT limit, points deduction, PMI, home equity loans — and the math on whether itemizing beats the standard deduction.
Mileage (72.5¢/mile), phone, car washes, passenger supplies, insurance — every write-off rideshare drivers qualify for in 2026.
DoorDash, Instacart, UberEats, Amazon Flex — every deduction delivery drivers qualify for, including insulated bags, phone, mileage, and instant pay fees.
Home office, software, client meals, travel, health insurance, and retirement. The complete tax playbook for independent contractors billing clients.
MLS dues, E&O insurance, mileage, staging, professional photography, CRM software, and client meals — every Realtor write-off for 2026.
Camera gear, editing software, music licenses, home studio, travel for content — every deduction YouTubers, TikTokers, podcasters, and streamers qualify for.
Scrubs, nursing license fees, CE credits, malpractice insurance, medical equipment, and travel nurse tax rules. Complete 2026 guide for healthcare contractors.
What your DoorDash 1099-NEC actually means, how to report it, and every deduction that reduces your taxable income before you write the IRS a check.
Mileage (72.5¢/mile), insulated bags, phone, reusable shopping bags, and more. Every write-off Instacart shoppers and full-service shoppers qualify for in 2026.
Amazon Flex drivers log 50–100 miles per block. This guide covers mileage, vehicle wear, phone, equipment, and how to report your 1099-NEC from Amazon.
Quarterly due dates (Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Jan 15), how to calculate what you owe, safe harbor rules, and how to avoid the underpayment penalty.
How to complete Schedule C line by line — income, cost of goods, deductions, vehicle, home office, depreciation. The master guide for self-employed filers.
Etsy fees, supplies, packaging, photography, shipping materials, home studio — every deduction Etsy sellers and handmade goods creators qualify for in 2026.
Interactive calculator: enter your business miles and tax bracket, see your exact deduction at 72.5¢/mile plus income tax and SE tax savings instantly.
Schedule C or Schedule E? Vehicle depreciation, Turo fees, detailing, insurance, and the 14-day rule. The complete 2026 tax guide for Turo car-sharing hosts.
10-step walkthrough: gather your 1099-NEC, enter Schedule C, claim mileage at 72.5¢/mile, complete Schedule SE, and e-file by April 15. Step-by-step for every software.
Every 2026 tax deadline: quarterly estimates (Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Jan 15), W-2/1099 issuance, IRA contribution cutoffs, extension deadlines, and year-end actions. Bookmark this.
Free interactive business expense tracker with CSV download. IRS Schedule C categories for self-employed, freelancers, and gig workers. Plus printable mileage log and annual deduction summary.
New 2026 law: deduct up to $25K in tips from taxable income. DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and Amazon Flex drivers all qualify. Eligibility rules, income phaseouts, and exactly how to claim it on Schedule 1.