Plumbers know better than anyone that if you have a blockage anywhere in the pipes, it causes a nasty backup. But too often, they leave their taxes clogged with unclaimed savings.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to clear those passages. Simply by claiming the everyday business expenses you encounter on the job, you can lower the water level of your taxable income, and let your profits flow freely once more. No snaking required!
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Fees to get or renew your license to perform your work are fully deductible.
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Continuing education class required to keep your job are fully deductible.
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If you belong to a union, go ahead and write off your dues.
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If you use software to keep track of appointments, write off the subscription.
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Write off the protective gear, like goggles and gloves, you wear while performing electrical work.
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Tools and equipment used to complete plumbing projects are considered 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.
If you drive a car for your plumbing business, like to meet a client or pick up tools and equipment, you can potentially claim some big tax write-offs on the associated 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.
Visiting a restaurant for a conversation you're hoping will turn into a referral, or meeting with a fellow plumber to talk about newly-released plumbing equipment? That counts as a business expense and can be written off.
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If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If there's an out-of-town plumbing conference that your business would benefit from attending, you can write off the 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!
Your workspace doesn't have to be in a separate room for you to claim the home office deduction.
If you manage client paperwork or do industry research from a designated "work spot" in your home, that allows you to deduct those write-offs.
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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!
