Category: Self-Employed & Freelancers
TurboTax vs H&R Block vs TaxAct vs FreeTaxUSA (2025): Honest Comparison
We compared all four top tax software platforms on price, features, ease of use, and who each is best for. Find out which tax software is right for your 2025 return.
Retirement Contributions Tax Deduction 2025: IRA, 401(k), SEP-IRA & More
Contributing to a retirement account can reduce your taxable income by thousands — or tens of thousands — of dollars. Here’s how every major retirement account deduction works in 2025.
Tax Deductions for Teachers: What Educators Can Write Off in 2025
Teachers can deduct up to $300 in classroom expenses without itemizing. Here’s the full breakdown of every federal and state tax deduction available to educators in 2025.
Tax Deductions for Real Estate Agents: The Complete 2025 Guide
Real estate agents can deduct mileage, marketing, home office, MLS dues, technology, meals, and much more. This complete 2025 guide covers every tax deduction available to self-employed real estate agents.
Tax Deductions for Nurses: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off in 2025
Nurses and travel nurses have access to valuable tax deductions including scrubs, licensing fees, continuing education, malpractice insurance, and mileage. Learn what nurses can deduct in 2025.
When ‘Working From Home’ Goes to Tax Court: NJ Remote Work Deduction Disasters (And How to Avoid Them)
NJ’s surge in remote workers brought a surge in home office deduction claims — and a wave of audits. From the aquarium ‘stress management tool’ to the basement renovation that included a ping pong table, here are the cases that define what you can and can’t claim as an NJ work-from-home taxpayer.
Internet and Software Tax Deductions for Freelancers and Remote Workers (2025)
Freelancers and remote workers can deduct the business-use portion of internet service, SaaS subscriptions like Zoom or Notion, and home office software on Schedule C.
Education and Training Tax Deductions 2025: What Self-Employed Workers Can Write Off
Courses, professional certifications, books, and training that maintain or improve skills in your current trade are fully deductible for self-employed workers in 2025.
Health Insurance Tax Deduction 2025: Self-Employed vs. Employee Rules
Self-employed workers can deduct 100% of health insurance premiums as an above-the-line deduction. Employees face the 7.5% AGI threshold instead. Learn the difference.
Simplified vs. Actual: Which Home Office Deduction Method Saves You More?
Compare the simplified method ($5 per sq ft, max $1,500) against the actual expense method for the home office deduction. Which saves self-employed workers more?