Expense Tracking for Freelancers: Categorize, Deduct, and Save on Taxes
Track every business expense, attach receipts, categorize for tax deductions, and generate reports — all without a separate accounting app.
Freelancers Miss $5,000+ in Tax Deductions Every Year
The IRS allows freelancers to deduct legitimate business expenses — but only if you track them. Without proper records, you're leaving money on the table.
Common Freelancer Deductions
| Category | Examples | Avg Annual Deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Home office | Rent/mortgage portion, utilities | $1,500-3,000 |
| Software | KAZI, design tools, hosting | $500-2,000 |
| Equipment | Computer, camera, microphone | $1,000-3,000 |
| Travel | Client meetings, conferences | $500-2,000 |
| Education | Courses, books, certifications | $500-1,500 |
| Marketing | Website, ads, business cards | $300-1,000 |
| Total potential | $4,300-12,500 |
How KAZI Expense Tracking Works
- Log expenses manually or connect your bank (via Plaid integration)
- Attach receipts — snap a photo, AI extracts the details
- Auto-categorize — AI suggests the right tax category
- Bill to clients — mark expenses as billable and add to invoices
- Generate reports — P&L, expense by category, tax-ready summaries
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