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25 Tax Deductions for HVAC Technicians | Beem



NAICS code: 238220

As an HVAC technician, your job is to repair, replace, install, maintain, and service other people’s air conditioners, heating vents, and other related systems. While you are a pro at fixing things for others, you may be having a hard time fixing your tax returns. It’s no wonder why your tax filing process gives you a headache.

Take a look at the tax write-offs listed below and you will be surprised to learn that you can save a lot of money by just submitting the documents that are tax deductible. 

We have put together a list of the most common write-offs for HVAC technicians that you can use to deduct your expenses.

  • 🗃️ Business cards

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8

    If you have a business card for business purposes, you can write off on your taxes.

  • 📜 Courses & certifications

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

    When you take any course (both online and offline), you can deduct the fees as a tax write-off.

  • 💬 Advertising

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8

    Any advertising costs (both online and offline) are considered tax write-offs.

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  • 🌐 Website & hosting fees

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8

    The websites you use to meet your client or host events are tax-deductible. These websites include Squarespace, Wix, and others.

  • 👨‍💻Productivity software

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

    If you use any paid software to keep a track of your expenses and to raise your invoice, you can deduct those from your taxes.

  • ⚡ Protective gear

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22

    All the things you buy to protect yourself including goggles and gloves can be written off on taxes.

  • 🤝 Contracted help

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 11

    When you hire a freelancer or any other contractor to help you run your business, then you can deduct their fee on taxes.

  • 📉 Equipment depreciation

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 13

    Every year you can cut the depreciation amount on the machinery you buy for your business.

  • 🧰 Equipment repairs

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

    If you have to give your machinery and equipment for repair, then you can write this expense off on taxes.



If you drive for work ...


You might spend a lot of your time zipping around town to meet clients, finish assignments and do your research among other tasks. Luckily, you can write off car-related expenses like maintenance and gas. Keep these tax write-offs in mind as a growing . 

  • 🅿️ Parking

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

    Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!

  • 🛣️ Tolls

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

    A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!

  • 🚘 Car purchase & depreciation

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 13

    If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.

  • 🧰 Vehicle tool kit

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22

    Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.

  • ☂️ Car insurance & registration

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 15

    Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.

  • 🔧 Car maintenance

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 9

    Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.


If you discuss work at a restaurant ...

Networking is a core practice of a successful   and it can also be added to your tax write-offs. You likely often meet clients or people in your field at restaurants to chat about work, discuss projects and sign deals. When you do, remember to write off your business meal expenses. 

  • 🍔 Business meals

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24b

    If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it’s a write-off!

If you leave town for work ...

Meeting an out-of-town client, attending a conference or networking is all part of the job. There are many reasons for you to travel for work as a busy and they can all be added as tax write-offs. They also count as business trips, so you can write off your travel costs.

  • 🛫 Transportation

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24a

    Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.

  • 🏨 Travel lodging

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24a

    When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write offs.

  • 🥡 Meals while traveling

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24a

    When you’re traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!

     

If you work from home ...



When you’re not busy working outside, you might spend your time working from your home as a successful and many activities count as tax write-offs. These include business plans, promotional work and coming up with new strategies. In this case, don’t forget to write off your home office expenses!

  • 🛋️ Home office furniture

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

    A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.

  • 🛠️ Property repairs

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 21

    You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.

  • 🔌 Power bill

    Write it off using: Form 8829

    Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.

  • 🌪️ Property insurance

    Write it off using: Form 8829

    Whether it’s rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.

  • 🚰 Water bill

    Write it off using: Form 8829

    It’d be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? You water bill counts.

  • 🌐 Wi-Fi bill

    Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 25

    Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!

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