Being a travel nurse comes with its own set of unique expenses. But don't fret, because Uncle Sam has got your back! Here's a list of tax write-offs and deductions that can help you save some serious cash during tax season.
Those power lunches and dinners with colleagues can add up. But did you know that they can be written off? Yes, those meals you have during business meetings are considered a business expense.
How to write it off: Report it on Schedule C, Box 24b of your tax return.
Traveling for work means your car is more than just a vehicle—it's your office on wheels. The costs of insuring and registering your car are deductible.
How to write it off: Include these expenses on Schedule C, Box 15 of your tax return.
Keeping your car in tip-top shape is crucial when you're a travel nurse. Expenses for car maintenance, like oil changes and tire rotations, can be written off.
How to write it off: Report these costs on Schedule C, Box 9 of your tax return.
If you've bought a car specifically for your work as a travel nurse, you can write off the cost of the car and its depreciation. Now that's what we call a win-win!
How to write it off: Include these expenses on Schedule C, Box 13 of your tax return.
Creating a comfortable and efficient workspace at home is essential. The cost of home office furniture, like desks and chairs, can be written off.
How to write it off: Report these costs on Schedule C, Box 18 of your tax return.
When you're on the road for work, meals are a necessary expense. You can write off the cost of meals while traveling for your job as a nurse.
How to write it off: Include these expenses on Schedule C, Box 24a of your tax return.
Staying up-to-date with the latest in nursing is important. The cost of nursing journals and other professional publications can be written off.
How to write it off: Report these costs on Schedule C, Box 27a of your tax return.
Protecting yourself with malpractice insurance is a must in the nursing profession. The cost of this insurance can be written off.
How to write it off: Include these expenses on Schedule C, Box 15 of your tax return.
From pens to paper, office supplies are a necessary expense for any professional. You can write off the cost of these items.
How to write it off: Report these costs on Schedule C, Box 18 of your tax return.
Parking fees can add up, especially when you're traveling for work. But don't worry, you can write off these costs.
How to write it off: Include these expenses on Schedule C, Box 27a of your tax return.
If you use part of your home for your work as a travel nurse, you can write off a portion of your power bill.
How to write it off: Report this on Form 8829 of your tax return.
If you have property insurance for your home office, you can write off a portion of the cost.
How to write it off: Include this expense on Form 8829 of your tax return.
Keeping your home office in good shape is important for your productivity. The cost of repairs to your home office can be written off.
How to write it off: Report these costs on Schedule C, Box 21 of your tax return.
Traveling for work often means encountering toll roads. But don't let those toll fees get you down, they can be written off.
How to write it off: Include these expenses on Schedule C, Box 27a of your tax return.
Whether it's a plane ticket or a bus fare, the cost of transportation to get to your work location can be written off.
How to write it off: Report these costs on Schedule C, Box 24a of your tax return.
When your work as a travel nurse takes you far from home, the cost of your hotel or other lodging can be written off.
How to write it off: Include these expenses on Schedule C, Box 24a of your tax return.
As a nurse, your uniform is a necessary part of your job. The cost of purchasing and cleaning your uniforms can be written off.
How to write it off: Report these costs on Schedule C, Box 27a of your tax return.
Having a tool kit in your vehicle can be a lifesaver when you're on the road for work. The cost of this tool kit can be written off.
How to write it off: Include this expense on Schedule C, Box 22 of your tax return.
If you use part of your home for your work as a travel nurse, you can write off a portion of your water bill.
How to write it off: Report this on Form 8829 of your tax return.
Staying connected is crucial for a travel nurse. The cost of your Wi-Fi bill can be written off, especially if you use it for work purposes.
How to write it off: Include this expense on Schedule C, Box 25 of your tax return.