12 Clever Tax Write Offs for Self Employed People

By Our Editorial Team | Published March 27, 2020

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10. Internet and Phone Used for Business

Also helpful for those who operate out of their homes, you can attempt to write off your phone and internet usage. This is a little more complicated, as it also involves figuring out what percentage you use for business and claim it as a business expense.

Most self-employed people are encouraged to seek the help of a tax professional in order to ensure that their percentage is correct.