How LLC Owners Save on Taxes in 2026

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Vehicle

⚠ Maybe
G-Wagon (Mercedes G-Class)
IRC §179, §168(k)
⚠ Maybe
Range Rover
IRC §179, §168(k)
⚠ Maybe
Car Lease
IRC §162, §280F
✓ Yes
Mileage (Business Driving)
IRC §162, Rev. Proc. 2023-34
✓ Yes
Pickup Truck
IRC §179, §168(k)
⚠ Maybe
Car Purchase (Under 6,000 lbs)
IRC §280F
⚠ Maybe
Boat
IRC §162, §274
⚠ Maybe
Motorcycle
IRC §179, §168(k)

Travel

⚠ Maybe
Vacation
IRC §162, §274
✓ Yes
Hotel (Business Travel)
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Airfare
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Uber / Lyft (Business Travel)
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
Private Jet / Charter Flight
IRC §162, §274(m)

Meals & Entertainment

⚠ Maybe
Business Meals
IRC §274(n)
✗ No
Entertainment (Concerts, Sports, Golf)
IRC §274(a)
✓ Yes
Coffee (Business Meetings)
IRC §274(n)
✓ Yes
Alcohol (Business Meals)
IRC §274(n)

Home & Office

✓ Yes
Home Office
IRC §280A
✓ Yes
Rent (Office or Business Space)
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
Home Renovation / Remodel
IRC §280A, §168

Technology

⚠ Maybe
Cell Phone / iPhone
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Computer / Laptop
IRC §179, §168(k)
✓ Yes
Software and SaaS Subscriptions
IRC §162, §197
⚠ Maybe
Internet Bill
IRC §162
✓ Yes
iPad / Tablet
IRC §179
✓ Yes
Camera / Photography Equipment
IRC §179
✓ Yes
Computer Monitor
IRC §179
⚠ Maybe
Apple Watch / Smartwatch
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
AirPods / Headphones
IRC §162

Clothing and Appearance

✗ No
Rolex / Luxury Watch
IRC §262
✗ No
Business Suits / Professional Clothing
IRC §262
✓ Yes
Uniforms and Work Clothing
IRC §162

Health and Wellness

✗ No
Gym Membership
IRC §262
✗ No
Home Gym Equipment
IRC §262
✓ Yes
Health Insurance Premiums
IRC §162(l)

Retirement

✓ Yes
Solo 401(k)
IRC §401(k)
✓ Yes
SEP-IRA
IRC §408(k)
✗ No
Roth IRA Contributions
IRC §408A

Tax Strategy

✓ Yes
Hire Your Children
IRC §162, §73
✓ Yes
Augusta Rule (Rent Home to Business)
IRC §280A(g)

Investments

✓ Yes
Cryptocurrency Losses
IRC §1211, §1212

Marketing

✓ Yes
Marketing and Advertising
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Business Cards
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Website / Domain / Hosting
IRC §162, §197

Education

✓ Yes
Business Coaching and Mastermind
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Conference and Trade Show
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
College Tuition
IRC §162, §222, §25A
✓ Yes
Books / Professional Publications
IRC §162

Misc

⚠ Maybe
Dog / Pet
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
Client Gifts
IRC §274(b)

Home Office

✓ Yes
Standing Desk / Ergonomic Furniture
IRC §179

Clothing & Appearance

✗ No
Wedding Ring
IRC §262
⚠ Maybe
Sneakers / Shoes
IRC §162
✗ No
Haircut / Grooming
IRC §262

Real Estate

✓ Yes
Mortgage Interest
IRC §163, §280A
✓ Yes
Airbnb / Short-Term Rental Expenses
IRC §280A, §469
✓ Yes
Property Taxes
IRC §164
⚠ Maybe
Second Home / Vacation Home
IRC §280A, §163

Health

⚠ Maybe
Therapy / Mental Health Counseling
IRC §213, §162
✓ Yes
Dental Work
IRC §213
✓ Yes
HSA Contributions (Health Savings Account)
IRC §223

Professional Services

✓ Yes
Legal Fees
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Accounting / CPA Fees
IRC §162

Business Operations

✓ Yes
Bank Fees / Merchant Processing Fees
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Business Insurance
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Employee Salaries / Wages
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Office Supplies
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
Storage Unit
IRC §162

Entertainment

⚠ Maybe
Netflix / Streaming Services
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
Spotify / Music Streaming
IRC §162
✗ No
Country Club Membership
IRC §274(a)(3)
⚠ Maybe
Concert / Event Tickets
IRC §274
✗ No
Sports Tickets
IRC §274(a)(1)
✗ No
Golf / Golf Clubs
IRC §274(a)

Personal

✗ No
Kids' School Tuition / Private School
IRC §262
✓ Yes
Charitable Donations
IRC §170

Vehicles

✓ Yes
Tesla / Electric Vehicle
IRC §179, §168(k)
⚠ Maybe
Yacht / Luxury Boat
IRC §179, §163, §280A

Health & Wellness

⚠ Maybe
Massage / Spa Treatment
IRC §213, §162
⚠ Maybe
Home Gym Equipment
IRC §162, §213

Clothing

⚠ Maybe
Clothing / Wardrobe
IRC §162

Vehicles & Transportation

✓ Yes
Electric Vehicle (EV) Tax Credit
IRC §30D
✓ Yes
Parking & Tolls
IRC §162

Home & Real Estate

✓ Yes
Solar Panels / Home Energy
IRC §25D
✓ Yes
Airbnb Cleaning Fees
IRC §162, §280A

Medical & Health

✓ Yes
IVF / Fertility Treatments
IRC §213

Family & Personal

✓ Yes
Childcare / Dependent Care
IRC §21, §129
⚠ Maybe
Alimony Payments
IRC §71, §215
✗ No
Child Support
IRC §71

Lifestyle & Entertainment

⚠ Maybe
Gambling Losses
IRC §165(d)

Charitable Giving

✓ Yes
Tithing / Church Donations
IRC §170
✗ No
Political Donations
IRC §162(e)

Education & Student

✓ Yes
Student Loan Interest
IRC §221

Work & Employment

✓ Yes
Professional License Fees
IRC §162
⚠ Maybe
Union Dues
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Work Boots / Safety Gear
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Scrubs / Nursing Uniforms
IRC §162
✓ Yes
Sunscreen (Outdoor Workers)
IRC §162

Business & Equipment

✓ Yes
Tools & Equipment
IRC §162, §179