2025 Freelancer Tax Guide: Key Deductions for Self-Employed Professionals

The 2025 tax year introduces critical adjustments for freelancers navigating the complexities of self-employment. With inflation and regulatory shifts reshaping deductions, independent contractors must strategically leverage every available expense category to minimize liabilities.

Home office claims remain a cornerstone, offering both simplified and itemized calculation methods. Technology investments—from business software subscriptions to equipment depreciation under Section 179—deliver substantial write-off opportunities. The guide highlights operational essentials: office supplies, commercial space leases, and professional service fees for accountants or legal counsel.

Travel logistics feature prominently, with mileage tracking for business vehicles and partial deductions for client meals. Marketing expenditures and contractor payroll costs round out the tactical toolkit for reducing taxable income.