Profession Guides
Profession-specific tax deduction guides for photographers, designers, drivers, tutors, notaries, and more — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-20
Interior Designer Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Houzz Pro, Studio Designer, and Independent Studios
Every freelance interior designer, decorator, and stager write-off — Houzz Pro / Studio Designer / Mydoma / Ivy subscriptions, AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro, sample inventory and trade-showroom purchases, fabric and finish libraries, finished-space photography, NCIDQ exam fees, ASID/IIDA dues, project mileage at $0.725/mile to residences and trade sources — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-19
Drone Pilot & Aerial Photographer Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for FAA Part 107 Operators (Real Estate, Inspections, Film/TV)
Every Part 107 commercial drone pilot and aerial photographer write-off — DJI Mavic 3 Pro / Inspire 3 as listed property under IRC §280F, batteries and ND filters, FAA Part 107 recurrent training, drone hull and liability insurance, DroneDeploy and Pix4D, job-site mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-18
Voice Actor & Voice-Over Artist Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Voices.com, Voice123, ACX, and Podcast/Commercial VOs
Every freelance voice actor write-off — home booth build-out, microphone and interface kit, Adobe Audition / Twisted Wave / Reaper, Source-Connect, ipDTL, demo production, coaching, agent commissions, ACX royalty splits, mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-17
Yoga Instructor & Pilates Teacher Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for ClassPass, MindBody, Glo, and Independent Studio Pros
Every freelance yoga and Pilates teacher write-off — studio rent, RYT/PMA certifications, CEUs, mat and prop inventory, ClassPass and MindBody fees, music licensing, home studio, mileage at $0.725/mile, retail product COGS — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-16
Wedding & Event Planner Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for HoneyBook, Aisle Planner, and The Knot Pros
Every freelance wedding planner, day-of coordinator, and event producer write-off — HoneyBook fees, Aisle Planner, sample inventory, vendor commissions, contractor sub-pay, venue site-visit mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-15
Freelance Software Developer Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Toptal, Gun.io, Upwork, and Direct-Client Engineers
Every freelance software developer and engineer write-off — GitHub, Vercel, AWS, Cursor, JetBrains, home office, courses, contractor sub-pay, conference travel, mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-14
Freelance Translator & Interpreter Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Rev, Gengo, LanguageLine, and ATA Pros
Every freelance translator and interpreter write-off — CAT tools, ATA dues, court certification renewal, agency fees, home office, mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-13
Online Tutor Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Outschool, VIPKid, Preply, and Wyzant Tutors
Every online tutor and independent teacher write-off — platform fees, ring lights, curriculum subscriptions, home studio, Wi-Fi, mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-12
Freelance Bookkeeper Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Solo Accountants
Every freelance bookkeeper and virtual CFO write-off — QBO ProAdvisor fees, CPE, E&O insurance, home office, client mileage at $0.725/mile, software stack — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-11
Virtual Assistant Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for VAs and OBMs
Every virtual assistant and online business manager write-off — software stack, home office, courses, contractor sub-pay, client travel, mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-11
Notary & Loan Signing Agent Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide
Every notary public and loan signing agent write-off — NNA membership, E&O insurance, printer/toner, mobile mileage at $0.725/mile, journal and seal — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-10
House Cleaner Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Housekeepers
Every independent house cleaner and housekeeper write-off — supplies, mileage at $0.725/mile, bonding insurance, TaskRabbit/Handy fees, equipment — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-09
Freelance Graphic Designer Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide
Every freelance graphic and web designer write-off — Adobe CC, Figma, stock assets, Wacom tablets, contractor pay, home studio, courses, mileage at $0.725/mile — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-09
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide
Every Rover, Wag, and independent dog walker or pet sitter write-off — mileage at $0.725/mile, platform fees, leashes, insurance, sub-walker pay — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-09
Massage Therapist Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for LMTs
Every LMT, CMT, and bodywork practitioner write-off — booth rent, oils, linens, table, CEUs, license renewals, mileage at $0.725/mile, retail product COGS — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-08
Personal Trainer Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Fitness Pros
Every personal trainer write-off — gym rent, certifications, equipment, music subscriptions, mileage at $0.725/mile, online coaching software — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-08
Freelance Writer & Copywriter Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide
Every freelance writer write-off — software, courses, books, home office, research subscriptions, mileage at $0.725/mile, editor pay — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-08
Hair Stylist Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for Booth Renters
Every hair stylist write-off — booth rent, retail product COGS, tools, education, mileage at $0.725/mile, color-line inventory — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026 booth renters.
2026-05-07
Freelance Photographer Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide
Every freelance photographer write-off — cameras, lenses, second-shooter pay, travel, studio rent, editing software, props — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026 self-employment taxes.
2026-05-07
Content Creator & YouTuber Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide
Every YouTuber, TikToker, Twitch streamer, and influencer write-off — cameras, lighting, software subscriptions, home studio, sponsored-content costs — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-07
Real Estate Agent Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide for 1099 Realtors
Every 1099 real estate agent write-off — MLS dues, brokerage splits, signage, mileage at $0.725/mile, CRM software, staging, closing gifts — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026.
2026-05-07
Rideshare & Delivery Driver Tax Deductions: 2026 Schedule C Guide
Every Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart driver write-off — mileage at $0.725/mile, platform fees, hot bags, phone, dashcam — mapped to Schedule C lines for 2026 taxes.
2026-04-11
Expense Tracker for Etsy Sellers: Schedule C + 1099-K Guide (2026)
Track Etsy fees, supplies, COGS, and advertising on Schedule C. 2026 1099-K threshold is $600. CentSense client projects keep multiple shops organized at $5/month.