Paying a transaction coordinator
$300-$500/file
Can You Write Off Paying a Transaction Coordinator?
Short answer: Yes: fees paid to transaction coordinators or assistants are deductible; issue a 1099-NEC at $2,000+ for 2026.
Most real estate agents are 1099 contractors who deduct business costs on Schedule C, lowering income and self-employment tax.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
Paying a transaction coordinator
Typical range: $300-$500/file
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Yes: fees paid to transaction coordinators or assistants are deductible; issue a 1099-NEC at $2,000+ for 2026.
Business justification
Yes: fees paid to transaction coordinators or assistants are deductible; issue a 1099-NEC at $2,000+ for 2026. Most real estate agents are 1099 contractors who deduct business costs on Schedule C, lowering income and self-employment tax.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job