When moving and hauling large amounts of stuff, you know that balance is the key to success. But too often, movers don’t take balance into account when doing their taxes.
That’s why we’ve made it easy for you. By claiming the write-offs best suited to movers and haulers, you can take the load off your tax bill, and fit even more earnings into your home. After all, why move more money to the IRS than you have to? Just remember to lift all those extra savings with your legs, not your back!
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Software you use for invoicing, tracking expenses, creating timesheets, and so on is deductible.
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Any work-related apps, including for navigation and taxes (like Keeper!) can be written off.
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Write off the protective gear, like goggles and gloves, you wear while performing electrical work.
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Without a moving vehicle, it'd be impossible to do your job. If you own your truck or van, you can depreciate it on your taxes.
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Hand trucks, straps, padding, and anything else you might find in the Uline catalog — including duct tape. These tools and supplies help you do your job, so they're tax-deductible.
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Print and online advertising costs for your business are considered write-offs.
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Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
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Any maintenance or repairs needed for your equipment to operate are fully deductible
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From cargo coverage to Full Value Protection and Released Value Protection if you haul client belongings between states, you need to pay to protect your business — and yourself. Write off those expenses.
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Does your business have a staff that you pay on W-2? Their wages count as a write-off.
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If you have employees, you'll spend money to take care of them with health insurance and other benefits. Write off what you pay for these programs.
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Freelancers, contractors, or other services that help you run your business are tax-deductible.
If you use your car to move yourself from Point A to B for work purposes, like driving to the junkyard or meeting with a client, you can write off some of your 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.
When you go to a restaurant with a fellow mover, truck dealer, waste manager, or even friend, you can write off the cost as long the conversation centers around work.
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If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
Business trips, such as out-of-town industry conferences or client meetings, also count as tax deductions.
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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!
When you're not on the move, you may work from a dedicated spot in your home — taking care of things like scheduling, virtual meetings, or marketing your hauling business.If this is the case, go ahead and write off your 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!
