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Tax preparation fees

$150-$1,500

Can You Write Off Tax Preparation Fees?

Short answer: No for individuals, but self-employed people can deduct the business share of tax prep on Schedule C.

Rental and farm schedules prep fees go on those schedules.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.