Accountant & CPA Fees

Tax preparation, bookkeeping, and accounting services for your business.

Tax Form

Schedule C, Line 17

Estimated Savings

$300-2,000/year

How It Works

Fees paid to accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, and tax professionals for your content creation business are fully deductible. This includes tax preparation, quarterly tax planning, bookkeeping services, and financial consulting related to your business.

IRS Rules & Requirements

Only business-related portion of tax prep is deductible
Bookkeeping and accounting services are fully deductible
Tax planning and consulting fees are deductible
IRS audit representation fees are deductible
Personal tax prep portion is NOT deductible

Real Examples

Annual tax prep focusing on Schedule C = fully deductible

Monthly bookkeeping service at $200/month = $2,400/year deduction

Quarterly tax planning session = fully deductible

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Deducting the full tax prep bill when only part is business
Not deducting bookkeeping software subscriptions
Forgetting to deduct financial consulting fees
Not keeping invoices from your accountant

Pro Tip

Ask your tax preparer to itemize their invoice showing the business vs. personal portion. The Schedule C prep portion is deductible; the personal 1040 portion is not.

Related Deductions

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Attorney fees for contracts, trademarks, business formation, and legal advice.

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Contract Labor & Freelancers

Editors, thumbnail designers, virtual assistants, and other freelancers.

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Agent & Manager Fees

Commissions and fees paid to talent agents, managers, and representation.

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