As a loan officer, you’re used to assessing other people’s finances. But have you ever audited your own?
If not, you could be missing out on significant savings — and one easy way to sneak some in, is by writing off your business expenses on your taxes! With write-offs, every ordinary business purchase you make for your career can actually save you money in the long run.
It’s like granting a loan to your future self. And we’ve assessed that your life would be even easier if we compiled all the best write-offs for loan officers in one place. Now that’s something to give your stamp of approval!
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Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
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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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Software for scheduling or hosting meetings, like Zoom or Calendly, is tax-deductible.
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Coaching, seminars, or workshops used to maintain your work-related skills can be written off.
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Any required certifications or licensing fees can be deducted.
While virtual meetings are more and more commonplace these days, as a loan officer, you likely still drive to lots of in-person client meetings or networking events.
Luckily, you can deduct a portion of your car expenses as they relate to work.
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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.
Remember that meal you grabbed with a potential client or the coffee shop you visited with a fellow loan officer who had a referral for you? Those count as business expenses and can be deducted from your taxes.
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If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you take the train to meet a client in another city or fly to a different state for a seminar, go ahead and write off your business-related travel expenses.
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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!
Attending virtual meetings, conducting industry research, working on client development, and managing finances are just a few of the tasks a freelance loan office might do from home.
If you have a designated at-home workspace, go ahead and write off your home office deductions.
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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!
