NAICS code: 812910
As a contractor, you are paid whether your dog walks for Wag, Rover, or independently. This works well because you are the one who gets to outline your own schedule, making taxes a little more complicated. If you want to make the most of your Wag income, check the below tax write-offs you are eligible for.
💩Poo bags
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
Bags that are used to carry poop and even the small dispensers are tax-deductible work costs.
🦴Dog treats
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Buying extra treats for the dogs you walk, write that off on your taxes.
🎾Dog toys
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
Tennis balls and other playthings you buy for the dogs you walk are all tax deductible.
🐶Leashes & harnesses
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
Purchasing extra leashes and harnesses when needed is tax deductible.
☔Rain gear
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Walking your dog in the rain without proper gear is such a hassle. Now, you can write it off.
🚲Bicycle
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
If you use a bike to get and drop off your dog-walking clients, if there are any repairs, they are deductible.
🌐 Website & hosting fees
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
🖼️ Professional photos
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 11
Hiring a photographer to take professional photos for your portfolio can be deducted.
🚇Public transportation
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Write off what you spend on buses, subways, or trains you take to meet clients.
📶 Phone bill
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
If you use your phone for work, then a part of your phone bill is tax-deductible.
📱 Social media tools
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18
Write off the tools you use to create assets, schedule posts, or pull analytics.