NAICS code: 561720
Your housekeeping skills keep things spick and span, but do you pay as much attention to your taxes? If we told you that you could lower your tax bill by claiming the expenses you already pay on a regular basis, how would you react?
Yes, you can write off everything from cleaning products to new business cards with just a tiny bit of elbow grease. The time has come to spruce up your tax return!
We have put together a list of the most common write-offs for independent cleaners and housekeepers that you can use to deduct your expenses.
Cleaning equipment
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
Cleaning equipment like vacuums and carpet cleaners can be written off.
Cleaning supplies
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
You can write off everything you use to clean, including sprays, rags, soap, and more.
Advertising
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.
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Website & hosting fees
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
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Phone, laptop, accessories
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
If buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it’s partially deductible.