A healthy mind and a healthy body — but what about a healthy wallet? Did you know that, as an independent nutritionist, you’re entitled to write off your business expenses from your tax bill?
Whether it’s trade journal subscriptions or advertising costs, these everyday purchases give your tax bill a clean bill of health. Let us guide you through a savings plan, so that the next time you need to pay taxes, you’ll be eating a nutritious fiscal diet.
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Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
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If you rent an office to see patients, you can write this off.
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Reference books you use for research or to hone your industry knowledge are write-offs.
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Any subscriptions to trade journals related to your industry are considered tax write-offs.
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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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Do you entertain patients in your waiting room with magazines or a playlist? Write off what you pay for subscriptions to People, The New Yorker, and any music streaming services.
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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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Coaching, seminars, or workshops used to maintain your work-related skills can be written off.
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Fees to get or renew your license to perform your work are fully deductible.
Car costs are deductible when you drive for work, like to meet with a client, attend a nutrition course, or pick up office supplies.
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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.
Keep your bank account healthy by taking advantage of all your eligible write-offs.
This includes going for a meal or drink with a client to chat about your services, or with a doctor or fellow nutritionist to talk about industry trends.
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If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
You might travel to summits, conferences, or seminars for nutritionists that take place out of town.
This is a great way to network and incorporate new insights into your business!And luckily, you can write off your business trip costs.
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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!
If you use office space at home, whether an actual room or a dedicated desk where you attend virtual meetings, work on client development, or conduct industry research, you can deduct expenses to lower your taxes.
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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!
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