Deductions

Freelancer Tax Deduction FAQ (2026)

Freelancer Tax Deduction FAQ (2026)

In short: The IRS lets freelancers deduct expenses that are ordinary and necessary for their work. Phone bills and software are deductible for their business-use portion, a meal with a genuine business purpose only partly, and a home office only if the space is used regularly and exclusively for business. Everyday clothing almost never counts, even if you only wear it for work.

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