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Can I Write Off UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 9:51 pm

As a freelancer, you’re probably always looking for ways to reduce your taxable income. After all, the more money you can keep in your pocket, the better.

So, can you write off UpWork?

The simple answer is yes, you can write off UpWork as a business expense. However, there are a few things to keep in mind.

First, in order to deduct any expenses associated with your freelance business, you must be operating as a sole proprietor or LLC. If you’re incorporated, you’ll need to file a corporate tax return, which is a bit more complicated.

PRO TIP: If you are considering writing off Upwork as a business expense, be aware that the IRS may consider this to be tax fraud. Additionally, if you are caught writing off Upwork expenses, you may be subject to penalties and fines.

Second, you’ll need to keep good records of your expenses. This means saving receipts and invoices for everything related to your freelance business, including UpWork fees.

When it comes time to file your taxes, you’ll need to itemize your deductions on Schedule C of your personal tax return.

Finally, it’s important to remember that you can only deduct the portion of your UpWork fees that are related to winning projects. So, if you pay a $10 monthly subscription fee and only win $100 worth of work during the month, you can only deduct $1 from your taxable income.

In conclusion, yes – you can write off UpWork, but make sure that you’re doing so correctly and keeping good records of your expenses.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.