{"id":44504,"date":"2022-03-09T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook-v2.site.strattic.io\/?p=44504"},"modified":"2023-12-19T11:33:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:33:45","slug":"what-can-be-deducted-from-taxes-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/what-can-be-deducted-from-taxes-in-2022","title":{"rendered":"What can be deducted from taxes in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxes aren&#8217;t always that straightforward. Learn what can and can\u2019t be deducted from 10 common expense categories and file your taxes with ease this year.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1548\" src=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tax-deductions-feature.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Calculating tax deductions using a phone calculator\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tax-deductions-feature.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tax-deductions-feature-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tax-deductions-feature-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tax-deductions-feature-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tax-deductions-feature-1536x1189.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s time to tally up your business expenses for tax season, it isn\u2019t always easy to determine what are and are not tax deductions for your small business. The rule of thumb is that you can deduct most expenses that are only for business and not personal use, but what if there\u2019s a gray area?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help make taxes this year a bit easier, we\u2019ve put together a list of 10 common categories of expenses and examples of deductions that you can and can\u2019t file for your business. &nbsp;Follow this guide as you do your taxes to make sure you aren\u2019t missing anything this year. You may be surprised to discover some new <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/creative-business-tax-deductions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creative tax deductions for small business<\/a> that you&#8217;ve never considered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jump to: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#wardrobe\">Wardrobe, fashion, and beauty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#charity\">Charity, donations, and giving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#memberships\">Club dues and membership fees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fines\">Fines and penalties<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hobbies\">Hobbies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#meals\">Meals and entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fitness\">Diet, fitness, and coaching<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#travel\">Travel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#commuting\">Commuting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#luxury\">Luxury costs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aligncenter wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-8cb8722 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-8cb8722-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#131416 !important}.ugb-8cb8722-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#131416 !important}.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > h6{color:#ffffff}.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#ffffff}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-8cb8722 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:46px !important;padding-bottom:46px !important;padding-right:46px !important;padding-left:46px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-8cb8722-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-8cb8722-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-987eb1cc0ea247c3c724200a8e19da5e\">Get ahead of tax season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19ca39174e58fca54504848ab83b8f64\">Use our free self-employment tax calculator to estimate your tax rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-button ugb-button-wrapper ugb-7151d91 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-7151d91 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:flex-start !important}.ugb-7151d91 .ugb-button1{background-color:#5e30e3}.ugb-7151d91 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-7151d91 .ugb-button1 svg:not(.ugb-custom-icon){color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-7151d91 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:left}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button1 ugb-button ugb-button--size-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/tools\/self-employment-tax-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Estimate taxes<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/tools\/self-employment-tax-calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"581\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tax-calculator_form-graphic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92153\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tax-calculator_form-graphic.png 581w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tax-calculator_form-graphic-300x266.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"wardrobe\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Wardrobe, fashion, and beauty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you could write off any expense that was related to business\u2013with absolutely no limitations. You can probably picture the chaos that would ensue. People could theoretically write off a $25,000 Herm\u00e8s Birkin handbag as long as they justified that they used it only to carry work materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, we can\u2019t just buy the most expensive bags and clothing and find a loophole to deduct them (sorry!) Consider the following: \u2022 That designer suit you wear \u201conly for meetings\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 <\/em>The running shoes you bought to (professionally) walk dogs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The manicure, haircut, or personal training you had before your big presentation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are not going to be tax-deductible expenses. Unless that polo shirt has your company\u2019s logo on it, any clothing or fashion accessory that you bought (even \u201cjust for business\u201d) is not on the IRS\u2019s list of acceptable expense deductions for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-photo-322207.jpg\" alt=\"Assortment of clothes and accessories that aren't tax deductions \" class=\"wp-image-13266\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A rare example of an acceptable fashion expense deduction is if you purchased \u201ctheatrical clothing\u201d (aka clothing you would not be able to reasonably wear in the place of regular clothing). Most independent business owners won\u2019t ever deal with this category, but it could apply to actors and other types of entertainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few questions the IRS may ask you in an audit, to determine if your wardrobe expenses are deductible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did someone other than yourself (your client, for example) instruct or require you to purchase this wardrobe item in order to perform work for your client?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the clothing clearly feature your business name or logo (or that of your client)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the item only intended for reasonable use in the course of normal business?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the item otherwise unsuitable for everyday wear, or can not take the place of your regular clothing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo\u201d answers to any of the above would significantly reduce the likelihood that the IRS would accept these expenses as being deductible. (For more specifics, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p529#en_US_2017_publink100026966\">IRS Publication 529<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"charity\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Charity, donations, and giving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us know that charitable donations are tax deductions, but did you know that the organizations you choose have to hold tax-exempt status with the IRS?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were to donate $25,000 to a local organization without checking its website or registration, you could end up with $25,000 more in taxable income than you expected. That\u2019s just one example of a charitable expense that you can\u2019t deduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other donations that are not considered tax-deductible include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contributions to organizations that do not hold tax-exempt status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributions to a political party, candidate, or political action committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donating \u201cyour time\u201d (ie: claiming a monetary value for the time you volunteer with an organization).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claiming above fair market value for the belongings you donate to a thrift store, charity, church, or other non-profit organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can be deducted from taxes in the charitable space? Typical donations made in the name of your business can be deducted, but they have to be made without \u201creasonable expectation of financial return commensurate with\u201d the amount you donated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, the donation cannot be made expecting anything in return for your business. Check out more specifics in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc506\">IRS Topic No. 506 Charitable Contributions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"memberships\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Club dues and membership fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The membership dues of joining or belonging to a club, regardless of the promising client referral opportunities, are not tax deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of memberships that are not considered tax-deductible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fitness clubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social or dining clubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country clubs or yacht clubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some memberships (like qualified professional organizations, i.e. AIGA if you\u2019re a graphic designer) may be tax deductions. These organizations include the following types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boards of trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business leagues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chambers of commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civic or public service organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional organizations such as bar associations and medical associations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trade associations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine what can be deducted from taxes in regard to your memberships, consider if the membership or organization exists for social or entertainment purposes. If so, it can\u2019t be deducted.&nbsp;To find out more, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p535\">IRS Publication 535<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"fines\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fines and penalties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying off your parking ticket is not considered tax-deductible. No matter how many speeding tickets you racked up getting to your client\u2019s location or parking tickets when you stay late, the IRS won\u2019t cut you any slack on these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don\u2019t even go there if attempting to deduct anything in connection with anything you\u2019ve done illegally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of fines that can\u2019t be deducted include costs rising from penalties, fines, or otherwise from violating the law, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parking or speeding tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"hobbies\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hobbies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you pass the IRS\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-news\/fs-08-23.pdf\">For-Profit Endeavor Test<\/a>,\u201d your hobby is not a tax deduction, even if you sell several bespoke scrapbook layouts to friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you make a living as a photographer but you DJ as a hobby, you can\u2019t deduct charging your friend to DJ at their party or for one-off jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IRS clearly defines the difference between a hobby and a job with the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you depend on income from the activity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you made a profit in similar activities in the past?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have the knowledge needed to carry on the activity as a successful business?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the time and effort put into the activity indicate an intention to make a profit?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there are losses, are they due to circumstances beyond your control, or did they occur in the startup phase of the business?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you changed methods of operation to improve profitability?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the activity make a profit in some years?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you expect to make a profit in the future from the appreciation of assets used in the activity?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hobbies-tax-deductions_38837f3778.png\" alt=\"Man making pottery showing that hobbies typically can't be deducted from taxes\" class=\"wp-image-38837\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"meals\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Meals and entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can only deduct 50% of the value of your legitimate business meals or entertainment expenses. Abuse or over-utilization of this category greatly increases your chances of getting further audit review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news: most accounting apps will automatically deduct only 50% if you categorize the expense to \u201cMeals &amp; Entertainment.\u201d Avoid the following tax traps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deducting the entire value of the meal or entertainment receipt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deducting what the IRS considers \u201clavish or extravagant.\u201d A meal isn\u2019t lavish or extravagant if it is reasonable based on the \u201cfacts and circumstances.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p463#en_US_2017_publink100033782\">IRS\u2019s rules for meals and entertainment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"fitness\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Diet, fitness, and coaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless your doctor ordered it, your personal trainer doesn\u2019t count as a deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expenses incurred for a healthy lunch on your own, gym fees, yoga classes, running shoes, or coaching costs are not deductible as they fall squarely in the personal expense category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of diet, exercise, or fitness expenses that are not considered tax-deductible include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthy meals or snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gym membership fees or classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal trainers, instructors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitness equipment or apparel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The only health-related expenses that business owners can deduct have to do with medical and dental expenses. To learn more, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p502\">IRS Publication 502<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fitness-tax-deduction_38838c7ff7.png\" alt=\"fitness materials and memberships that can't be deducted from taxes\" class=\"wp-image-38838\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"travel\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying to Hawaii won\u2019t count as a tax deduction just because you spent five minutes in a meeting. You need to demonstrate a reasonable intention that the travel was primarily intended for business if you\u2019re planning on deducting it from your taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be able to deduct your travel costs, you need to demonstrate that at least one of the exceptions below is true:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You did not have substantial control over the timing and logistics of the trip, and destination transit. (Note: Being self-employed, you probably shouldn\u2019t try to claim this exception.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If traveling outside the US, you were not abroad for more than 7 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If traveling outside the US and you were abroad for more than 7 days, you spent less than 25% of your time on personal activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacation was not a major consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the nuances of acceptable travel expense deductions, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc511\">IRS Topic No. 511<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"commuting\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Commuting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how stressful your journey from your home to your office is, your daily commute is unfortunately not deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can deduct the costs for traveling between your home and your client\u2019s site, you can\u2019t deduct the cost of traveling between your home and your office (or coworking space, or coffee shop).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/5-mileage-mistakes-youre-making-right-now\">recording your mileage<\/a> for tax deductions, one quick tip is to make your home your principal office. That way, you can still take mileage deductions for trips to your secondary office as well as any business trips to and from your home. For more info, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc510\">IRS Topic No. 510<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"luxury\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Luxury costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discretionary, luxury costs are generally not deductible. Even if you\u2019re a fashion blogger, purchasing a new handbag \u201cfor research\u201d is almost always not an acceptable expense deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you are in a for-profit profession selling the produce you grow on your property, you can\u2019t deduct the costs of growing your fruit or vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also can\u2019t deduct the cost to stable your riding horse, groom your purebred show dog, or keep your art glass collection clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay educated and organized for tax season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know some of the most common types of expenses that can and can\u2019t be deducted from your taxes, take a look at our full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/creative-business-tax-deductions\">creative tax deductions<\/a>. These expenses can be deducted and help you lower your overall tax bill this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you head into tax season, stay organized with a <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/\">CRM for small businesses<\/a> that lets you keep track of expenses, income, and more. 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