As a chiropractor, you know that alignment is important. But too often, the only health we focus on is physical, neglecting our financial health completely.
That’s why here at Keeper, we’re dedicated to making it easy for independent chiropractors to save money. With one quick adjustment to your taxes, you could significantly cut down on your tax bill — and we’ve made it even easier, by gathering the best write-offs for chiropractors in one place. Now that’s balance!
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Software you use for invoicing, tracking expenses, creating timesheets, and so on is deductible.
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Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
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Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.
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Any uniforms you're required to wear on the job are considered tax-deductible.
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Repairs, dry cleaning, or alternations for your uniform are tax-deductible.
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Freelancers, contractors, or other services that help you run your business are tax-deductible.
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Classes you take to enhance your skills after getting your license are tax write-offs.
Your state license renewal, MLS dues, and professional memberships are deductible.
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If you rent an office to see patients, you can write this off.
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Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
If you use your car to meet a client or pick up office supplies, make sure to write off vehicle-related 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.
Talking shop over a meal or drink with clients, mentors, or fellow chiropractors counts as a business expense.
Go ahead and deduct the cost when tax time arrives!
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If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
Need to travel to an out-of-town industry conference? Don't forget to keep track off your travel expenses, because you can write them off on your taxes later!
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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!
Lots of chiropractors run their chiropractic clinics right out of their homes. In this case, home office expenses like a portion of your internet or utility bill can be written off.
Don't forget to take into account the other hours you spend working from home when you determine your work-use percentage — on things like client development, scheduling appointments, and industry research.
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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!