Tax deductions every realtor should claim. Vehicle mileage, marketing, MLS fees, staging costs, client entertainment, and more.
Average Deductions
$17,500.00
Estimated Tax Savings
$5,250.00
Commonly Missed
6+ deductions
Driving to showings · Open house travel · Client property tours · Office commute (if multiple offices)
Zillow/Realtor.com ads · Social media advertising · Business cards · Yard signs · Flyers and brochures
MLS subscription · NAR dues · State/local board fees · Lockbox fees
CRM software · DocuSign · Transaction management tools · Virtual tour software
Client lunches (50% deductible) · Closing gifts · Open house refreshments
License renewal courses · Real estate certifications · Industry conferences
Smartphone plan · Home internet (business %) · Tablet for presentations
Use our free tax calculator to estimate how much you could save with proper deduction tracking as a real estate agents.
Calculate My SavingsYes. All driving for property showings, client meetings, open houses, and property inspections is deductible at $0.70/mile (2026). This is typically the largest deduction for realtors.
Yes. MLS subscription fees, NAR dues, state and local board fees, and lockbox rental fees are all 100% deductible business expenses.
Yes. Home staging costs, furniture rental, and professional staging services are deductible business expenses when you pay them as the listing agent.
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