Deductions by trade
What your trade can deduct.
A reference list of business expenses for the trades we work with most, written for people who file in the United States. Each page covers what belongs on the return, what the records have to show, and — the part nobody publishes — what does not count, however the money was spent.
Tax year 2026
House cleaning and janitorial
Cleaners, maids and janitorial crews. Mileage is worth more than everything you buy.
Biggest lineMileage — roughly $7,000 a year, at two 2026 rates
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Not sure which of these apply to you?
A list is a starting point, not an answer. Bring your own numbers to a free intro call and we will work out which of these belong on your return and what is missing from your records.
This page is general information for the 2026 tax year, not advice about your business. A deduction has to be ordinary and necessary for your own trade, and your records have to support it. Amounts and rules are current as of the date of publication and can change.