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    Jul 14, 2010, 12:11 PM
    Independent Contractor Taxes
    My husband started working as an independent contractor for a local company. I know we have to pay taxes on his income. But, what I am curious about is what can I deduct come tax time. Travel expenses would include gas, and food. But what else would be added to this.
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    Jul 15, 2010, 10:00 AM
    Meg:

    Books have been written about what deductions an independent contractor can claim.

    You would be best served by using a local tax professional with experience doing Schedule C returns to get the most out of deductions on the Schedule C.
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