Whether you’re behind the chair or running your own suite, understanding your taxes is a money move.
Track Your Refund
Find out when you'll receive your federal and state refund.
IRS Payment Owed
Whether you owe quarterly taxes, payroll, or a balance due.
Standard Mileage Rates
If you use your car for business, charity, medical or moving purposes, you may be able to take a deduction based on the mileage used for that purpose.
Get Credit for the Money You Already Spend
At Ledger Luxe Bookkeeping, we help beauty and wellness pros track every legit business expense - from your salon suite rent to that last Amazon run. We make sure your books are clean, IRS-ready, and fully loaded with the deductions you actually qualify for. No fluff. No guesswork. Just more money in your pocket.
Common Beauty & Barber Biz Write-Offs (Don’t Skip These)
These are the usual go-to deductions for beauty and wellness pros:
● Salon or suite rent
● Professional tools (clippers, shears, brushes, etc.)
● Hair, nail, skin, or lash products used on clients
● Continuing education & certifications
● Professional memberships (e.g., cosmetology board fees)
● Business insurance
● Marketing & advertising (flyers, IG promos, etc.)
● Website expenses (domain, hosting, design)
● Booking or POS software (StyleSeat, Vagaro, Square, etc.)
● Cell phone (business-use portion)
● Travel for work (client house calls, classes, etc.)
● Uniforms or branded clothing
● Business licenses & permits
● Merchant fees (Card reader fees, Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
● Office supplies (pens, notebooks, printer ink)
● Mileage for business errands
🚨 The Write-Offs You Keep Forgetting (But Shouldn’t)
These are the sneaky deductions beauty pros often miss — and they add up:
● Snacks & water for clients (yes, hospitality counts!)
● Music streaming subscriptions (for salon vibe)
● Tip-outs to assistants or helpers
● Cleaning supplies for your tools/workspace
● Equipment repairs or replacements
● Digital tools (Canva Pro, Zoom for virtual consults, etc.)
● Late cancellation & no-show fees (they count as income — but the costs can sometimes offset)
● Education travel expenses (flights, hotels for classes)
● Depreciation on big equipment (like massage tables or salon chairs)
● Self-employed retirement contributions (SEP IRA, Solo 401k)
● Health insurance premiums (self-employed deduction)
● Tax prep or bookkeeping services
Stay audit-ready and stress-free — with expert support that helps you catch every deduction and file with confidence.
Tax Dates Every Beauty Pro Should Know.
There are key deadlines and dates that you should know about. Use this calendar to help you avoid missing important deadlines, view important due dates, and take action for key filing deadlines each month. For the latest information about changes or developments, please visit Forms & instructions for your specific form or publication.
Taxpayers affected by disasters should visit Around the nation for information on tax filing and payment extensions for their state.
EFTPS users: Payments must be scheduled by 8 p.m. ET at least one calendar day before the tax due date.
First Quarter (January, February, March)
Second Quarter (April, May, June)