What Can Real Estate Agents Deduct Besides Mileage?

Beyond mileage, real estate agents can deduct a wide range of costs tied to running their business, including marketing, MLS and association fees, licensing, and even a portion of their home if they maintain a dedicated office. Marketing is often one of the largest categories for agents — professional photography for listings, staging costs, yard signs, postcards, and paid social or search ads are all ordinary business expenses. MLS dues, brokerage desk fees, and association memberships (like...