3. Do you have a side hustle? Use it for business deductions
If you have a side hustle, you’ll be happy to read what we’re about to tell you! If you’re a self-employed person, whether you’re working part-time or full-time, you can actually qualify for scores of tax deductions.
If you still want to pay fewer taxes but don’t exactly have a side gig, now is the time to get started. Do you know what that means? If you have any freelance projects or if you’re a happy ride-share driver, you could receive tax deductions, which means more money in your pocket!
Some of the side hustle deductions that are now available for you include shipping, vehicle mileage that is related to your business, website fees, advertising, professional publications, memberships, even some of the home internet charges that are used for your side gig, office supplies, travel that’s related to your business, and any other expenses that help you run your side hustle.
But that is not all: if you’re the one who’s paying for your dental, health, or long-term care insurance, those expenses can actually be deductible too, so check it out.
However, you should know that you can save lots of money on taxes if you do your research and do things right, but some of the rules and conditions imposed by the IRS can be a little complex, which is why it’s best to collaborate with an accountant if you don’t know the proper way of dealing with this (it’s different from one person to another).