What expenses can I deduct on Schedule C?

We have a comprehensive guide covering every Schedule C deduction line by line!

📋 Schedule C Deduction Categories (Lines 8–27b): ✅ Advertising (Line 8) — Website, Google Ads, business cards, social media ✅ Car & Truck (Line 9) — Standard mileage (72.5¢/mile in 2026) or actual expenses ✅ Contract Labor (Line 11) — Freelancers/subcontractors paid $600+ ✅ Insurance (Line 15) — Business liability, E&O, cyber, workers' comp ✅ Office Expenses (Line 18) — Supplies, software subscriptions, postage ✅ Rent/Lease (Line 20) — Office space, coworking, equipment leases ✅ Travel (Line 24a) — Flights, hotels, rental cars, conference fees ✅ Meals (Line 24b) — 50% deductible for business meals ✅ Utilities (Line 25) — Phone, internet (business-use portion) ✅ Home Office (Line 30) — Simplified ($5/sqft, max $1,500) or actual method

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