Bookkeeping guides by profession
Common categories for your line of work, in plain English — plus the eligibility questions and records to review before treating an expense as deductible.
Driver
Rideshare, taxi, medical transport
Delivery
DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex
Freelancer / consultant
Design, dev, writing, marketing
Creator / photographer
Content, photo, video, music
Cleaner
House cleaning, maid service, turnover cleans
Handyman
Repairs, maintenance, odd jobs, small renos
Tutor / coach
Tutoring, lessons, coaching, test prep
Pet sitter
Dog walking, pet sitting, boarding, drop-ins
These are educational pointers, not tax advice. Rules change and your situation is specific — worth asking about at tax time. If you can't afford a preparer, the IRS-sponsored VITA program offers free help to people under its income threshold.