Category: Self-Employed & Freelancers
TurboTax vs FreeTaxUSA 2025: Is the Price Difference Worth It?
TurboTax can cost over $270 for a self-employed return. FreeTaxUSA charges $15.99 total. We break down exactly what you get for the price difference — and when TurboTax is actually worth it.
Best Tax Software for Self-Employed and Freelancers in 2025
The best tax software for self-employed filers in 2025 isn’t the same as for W-2 employees. Compare FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct specifically for Schedule C filers, freelancers, and independent contractors.
Cell Phone and Home Office Deduction: How to Claim Both Without Double-Counting
Yes, you can claim both the cell phone deduction and the home office deduction. Learn how to combine them correctly on Schedule C without double-counting your internet bill.
Can I Deduct My Internet Bill as a Business Expense? (2025 IRS Rules)
Self-employed individuals and business owners can deduct the business-use percentage of their home internet bill. Learn exactly how to calculate it, where to report it on Schedule C, and how it interacts with your home office deduction.
New Jersey Self-Employed and Freelancer Tax Guide 2025: What NJ Adds on Top of Federal
NJ self-employed workers face unique state rules: no health insurance deduction, no standard deduction, different depreciation rules, LLC fees, and sales tax traps. The complete 2025 NJ freelancer tax guide.
Can Personal Trainers Deduct a Gym Membership? (2025 Tax Guide)
Personal trainers can deduct gym memberships when the gym is their workplace. Learn when the deduction holds up, how to handle mixed personal/business use, and what other fitness professional deductions apply.
Gym Membership Tax Deduction for Self-Employed: When It Actually Works (2025)
Self-employed people usually can’t deduct gym memberships — but there are exceptions. Learn when fitness expenses qualify as business or medical deductions for freelancers and sole proprietors.
Car Wash Deductions for Real Estate Agents: What You Can Write Off in 2025
Real estate agents who use the actual expense method can deduct car washes — clients ride in your car and presentation matters. Here’s the full breakdown for 2025.
Car Wash Tax Deductions for Delivery Drivers: DoorDash, Amazon Flex, Instacart (2025)
Delivery drivers can deduct car washes under the actual expense method — but not the standard mileage rate. Here’s how it works for DoorDash, Amazon Flex, and Instacart drivers in 2025.
Car Wash Tax Deductions for Uber and Lyft Drivers: What Rideshare Drivers Can Write Off (2025)
Rideshare drivers can deduct car wash costs — but only under the actual expense method, not the standard mileage rate. Here’s the full breakdown for Uber and Lyft drivers in 2025.