What Can Freelance Hairstylists Deduct at Tax Time?

Beyond booth rental, freelance and booth-rental hairstylists can deduct products, supplies, licensing, insurance, and even a portion of their phone bill — a wider list than most stylists realize until they sit down to file. Products used directly on clients — color, shampoo, styling products, foils, and disposable capes or towels — are fully deductible as ordinary business supplies. Larger equipment, like a new styling chair or a professional dryer, may be deducted in full the year purchased...