NAICS code: 621399

Nurses are hardworking people who have a lot on their plate. Considering the pandemic situation the entire world is going through, it’s safe to assume that they are going through a lot. And tax filing is another stress-inducing work they have to do when they reach home after being on their feet all day. 

Fortunately, we have gathered all the tax breaks for you so you don’t have to worry about saving your money. Go through this list before you file your taxes and end up overpaying the IRS. 

We have put together a list of the most common write-offs for travel nurses that you can use to deduct your expenses.

🎓Continuing education classes

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

Continuing education classes required to keep your job are fully deductible.

📃Licensing fees

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 23

The fees or renewal of the license to perform your work are fully deductible.

📜Courses & certifications

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

Educational courses and certifications to enhance your skills are considered tax write-offs.


📚 Educational books

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

Educational books to increase your knowledge and skills are tax write-offs.

📝 Office supplies

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.

👕Uniforms

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

Any uniforms you’re required to wear on the job are considered tax-deductible.

🧺Uniform dry cleaning

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

If you need to get your uniform professionally dry cleaned, you can write it off.

📰Nursing journals

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

Subscriptions to journals are considered a work-related education write-off.

📋Nursing malpractice insurance

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 15

The policies created to protect you from malpractice lawsuits are tax-deductible.