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Track Business Expenses for Maximum Tax Deductions

Freelancers leave thousands in unclaimed deductions annually. Learn what is deductible and how to track it automatically.

By FlowFund TeamJune 28, 20263 min read

Every Dollar Deducted Saves You Tax

At 25% tax rate, every $1,000 in legitimate business expenses saves $250. Tracking everything is how you keep money that is legally yours.

Commonly Missed Deductions

Home office: IRS simplified method = $5/sq ft, up to 300 sq ft.
Internet and phone: Business-use proportion.
Software and subscriptions: All SaaS tools for work are fully deductible.
Professional development: Courses, books, conferences.
Health insurance premiums: 100% deductible for US self-employed.
Equipment: Laptops, monitors, cameras deductible year of purchase (Section 179).
Travel: Flights, hotels, transport for client meetings.

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Tag every business transaction the moment it happens. FlowFund lets you mark expenses with category tags and export a clean report at year end.

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