Self-Employed Tax Deductions Most Freelancers Miss in 2026

Most freelancers leave thousands in deductions on the table every year — not because they're careless, but because nobody handed them the playbook. This video covers the self-employed tax deductions that go well beyond health insurance and home office: software subscriptions, retirement contributions, phone and internet splits, professional development, and the Section 199A qualified business income deduction that could cut your taxable income by 20%. Chapters: 0:00 The Deductions You're Probably Missing 1:56 Software, Subscriptions, and Digital Tools 4:14 Phone and Internet: The Right Way to Split It 5:49 Professional Development and Education Deductions 7:45 Retirement Contributions as Tax Deductions 9:42 Section 199A: The 20% Deduction Most Freelancers Ignore 11:38 Disclaimer and Next Steps ⏱ TIMESTAMPS I'm not a licensed CPA or financial advisor. This is general education for freelancers, not personalized advice. 🔗 Affiliate links: [TAX SOFTWARE AFFILIATE LINK] — I only recommend tools I use personally. 📊 Get the free S-Corp vs Solo 401(k) tax calculator (run YOUR numbers at any income level): https://bflanary-prog.github.io/yt-le...