10 Tax Deductions Home Service Business Owners Forget to Claim
If you’re in the trades — whether you’re cleaning offices or fixing roofs — you’re likely leaving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the table every year.
Here are 10 tax deductions you might be missing.
1. Tools & Equipment
Anything you buy to get the job done — ladders, pressure washers, drills, vacuums — can be deducted or depreciated.
2. Vehicle Mileage or Actual Costs
Track all your business miles or actual expenses for your work vehicle. Don’t forget tolls, gas, maintenance, and insurance!
3. Uniforms & Branded Gear
Shirts, aprons, gloves, boots — anything required for work may be deductible.
4. Business Phone & Internet
Using your cell phone or home internet for scheduling or quoting? Deduct the business-use portion.
5. Software Subscriptions
Job scheduling apps, invoicing software, bookkeeping platforms like QuickBooks — all deductible.
More Overlooked Deductions:
- Home office space
- Business insurance
- Continuing education or license renewal
- Marketing & social media ads
- Meals while working out of town
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