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Consultant Tax Deductions 2026
Every deduction the IRS allows for your profession. Tracking these expenses could save you between $5,000 and $15,000 this year.
Professional & Tools
Project management tools
$240 / yr100% Deductible
CRM software
$600 / yr100% Deductible
Video conferencing (Zoom Pro)
$180 / yr100% Deductible
Research databases
annual100% Deductible
Analytics & reporting tools
annual100% Deductible
Travel & Entertainment
Business flights & hotels
variable100% Deductible
Client meals (50% deductible)
variable50% Deductible
Mileage to client sites
variable$0.67/mile
Conference attendance
$2,000 / yr100% Deductible
Education & Credentials
Professional certifications
$1,000 / yr100% Deductible
Industry publications
$500 / yr100% Deductible
Executive education / MBA courses
variable100% Deductible
High-Value Deductions
SEP-IRA or Solo 401(k)
annual100% Deductible
Up to $69,000/year
S-Corp salary setup (saves SE tax)
annualSaves 15.3% on distributions
Health insurance 100% deduction
annual100% Deductible