Rachel

Yes — cleaning products purchased in bulk from a wholesale club are deductible, but only the portion actually used for client jobs, which means bulk purchases that mix business and personal use need to be handled carefully to hold up if ever questioned. Buying in bulk is a common and smart way to reduce costs for cleaning contractors, and there's no rule against it — the IRS doesn't require you to buy in small quantities to claim a deduction. The issue that comes up is when a single wholesale...

No — airport fees and surge pricing don't change how you report your income; they're simply part of your total gross earnings from the platform, reported the same way as any other fare. Uber and Lyft both pass along extra charges during airport pickups (like a municipal airport fee) and during high-demand periods (surge or prime time pricing). These amounts show up as part of the total fare a rider pays, and they flow through to your driver earnings the same way a regular fare would. Whether...

It depends on the cost — a basic oil warmer is typically treated as a supply and deducted in full the year you buy it, while a higher-cost or built-in warming system may be treated as equipment and either deducted immediately under Section 179 or depreciated over time. The distinction the IRS cares about is how long the item is expected to last and how much it costs, not just what it's called. A small countertop oil warmer, the kind many massage therapists pick up for $30–$100, is inexpensive...