NAICS code: 621399
Massage therapy is known to be one of the world’s best mood enhancers. If you’re a massage therapist who goes to a spa and gets paid as a 1099 contractor, then it will be a wise move for you to become self-employed. By becoming your own boss, you will be able to save a lot of tax money.
Some work-related things that you use outside of work can also be considered as tax write-offs. Save your hard-earned money and spend it on personal use by learning the art of tax write-offs.
We have put together a list of the most common write-offs for massage therapists that you can use to deduct your expenses.
🧴 Oils & lotions
Use Schedule C, Box 22, to write it off
Massage therapy needs essential oils, lotions, incense sticks, and candles. Write them off.
🕯️ Massage table & linens
Use Schedule C, Box 22, to write it off
Tables, chairs, towels, and other equipment to set up your studio are tax-deductible.
📜 Training & certification
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 23
You need professional training in order to become a certified massage therapist.
📣 Online advertising
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
The money you spend to advertise your massage studio is tax-deductible.
⚖️ Legal fees
Use Schedule C, Box 17, to write it off
🎶 Music streaming app
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Your clients need music to relax. Write-off if you pay any streaming services.
🌐 Website & hosting fees
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees.
🎫 Business card
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Count your business cards as advertising expenses if your contact information on them.
📱Phone, laptop, accessories
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
If you buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it’s partially deductible.
📚 Educational books
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Educational books to increase your knowledge and skills are tax write-offs.
📝 Studio fees
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 20b
If you rent an office, studio, or room at a spa, that’s a tax write-off.
😎 Self-promotional
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Portfolios, business cards: write off anything you use to promote yourself.