27 Tax Deductions for Doula | Beem

NAICS code: 812990

The pain of filling out your Schedule C doesn’t compare to the pain of childbirth, but it is still a special kind of agony. Having to deal with it alone is not a good idea.

The energy you need to spend on your taxes after working as a doula is probably more than you can spare. Line is here to assist you! With this tax guide, you’ll be able to claim your business deductions with less guesswork.

Doulas never get their due credit. Furthermore, it’s not an easy task to look after childbirth. It gets exhausting. To add another hectic task such as tax filing means adding more than they can handle to their workload. That’s why we are here to provide you with all the tax write-offs you can prepare beforehand and use to save money on your tax returns. This will ease the burden a little and you will be able to manage your stress while lowering your tax payment.

We have put together a list of the most common write-offs for doulas that you can use to deduct your expenses.

• Continuing education classes

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

  Continuing education classes required to keep your job are fully deductible.

• Books & courses

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

  Reading books and taking courses keeps you up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques.

• Advertising

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8

  Both work-related online and offline advertising costs are tax deductible.

• Medical supplies

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22

  Many medical supplies can be written off, including stethoscopes, personal protective equipment, and more.

• Uniforms

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

  Any uniforms you’re required to wear on the job are considered tax-deductible.

• Office supplies

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

  Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.

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• Website & hosting fees

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8

  Website service fees on Wix, GoDaddy, and Squarespace are all completely tax deductible.

• Scheduling software

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

  Software for scheduling or hosting meetings, like Zoom or Calendly, is tax-deductible.

• Birth doula certification

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

  Membership or certification for Birthworks, CAPPA or DONA International expenses can be deducted.

• Music streaming services

  Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

  Spotify, Pandora, or other music streaming services you use while with clients are write-offs.