We’ll keep this brief: Here at Keeper, we have an objection to people paying more taxes than they have to. But while you can’t get out of it completely, as an independent attorney you’re entitled to write off your business expenses.
From business conferences to office supplies, claiming these everyday purchases can help lower even the steepest tax bill. Justice may be blind, but the smart lawyer will see these savings as the sweet victory they are. We rest our case.
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Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
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Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.
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Gifts for clients costing up to $25 are deductible.
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Keeping up with the latest trends and techniques with books and courses can be written off.
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If you subscribe to Westlaw, Lexis+, or other databases for research, write off what you pay.
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Protecting yourself and your business with liability insurance? It's a write-off.
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If you belong to any professional organizations, you can write off the dues.
If you drive for work, like to meet with a client or attend a court hearing, preside over your taxes with confidence by remembering to write off car expenses.
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Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
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A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
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If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
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Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
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Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.
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Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.
Your work doesn't stop when court's not in session. If you meet with fellow attorneys, judges, or clients to talk about work over a meal or a coffee, you can write off the cost.
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If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
When you travel for work, like to meet with an out-of-town client or to attend an industry conference, travel expenses like transportation, accommodations, and meals all count as write-offs.
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Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
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When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write offs.
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When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!
Many attorneys work from home these days, taking client meetings, conducting research for a case, doing industry research, or managing finances and paperwork.If you work from home, whether in an actual office or at a desk in your living room, you can write off home office expenses.
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A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.
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You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
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Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
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Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
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It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? You water bill counts.
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Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!
