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25 Tax Write-Offs for House Sitters in 2024
Although house sitting isn’t discussed as much as other jobs, it can still be a good source of income. There’s always someone going on vacation and will need their house watched. This will usually include their pets and plants. As a self-employed or independent house sitter, here are some common house-sitting expenses to help you maximize your tax write-offs!
General Expenses
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Working From Home
Advertising your business or looking for contract work should be done in a dedicated office space. That way, you can track these home office expenses when operating your business from home. It doesn’t have to be a dedicated room–even a small desk works!
Driving For Work
You’ll often be driving from client to client or visiting a client’s house for business. Track these actual car expenses if you don’t plan to use the standard mileage deduction.
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Traveling For Work
If you’re meeting other house sitters or clients to discuss business, those meals are tax deductible. There are also a few tax write-offs when traveling away from home for business purposes. For example, house-sitting for someone outside your city requires you to stay at a hotel when you’re not watching the house. So for those hotel and transportation costs, write it off!