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Pest control businesses (NOT SSTBs) qualify for the full 20% QBI deduction at any income level, making retirement plan contributions even more powerful.
US TaxWhy pest control technicians are usually employees: 1. Company provides the tools and materials. Company provides the tools.
US TaxThe top deductions by dollar value for most dog walkers and pet sitters: 1. Vehicle mileage (dog walkers): $0.70/mile for 2025.
US TaxDog walkers and pet sitters are self-employed business owners who can deduct vehicle mileage, supplies, insurance, and technology costs.
US TaxDog walkers and pet sitters owe 15.3% self-employment tax on net profit plus income tax. How to calculate quarterly estimated payments.
US TaxDog walkers and pet sitters earning self-employment income can contribute to a Solo 401(k), SEP IRA, or traditional/Roth IRA.
US TaxPet groomers can deduct grooming supplies, equipment, continuing education, insurance, and vehicle costs. The main deductible categories for pet groomers.
US TaxA solo pet groomer earning $70,000+ in net profit should consider the S-Corp election. The S-Corp saves self-employment tax.
US TaxPet groomers must make quarterly estimated tax payments on grooming revenue and tips. All grooming revenue (service fees and tips) is self-employment.
US TaxSolo pet groomers can shelter significant income with the Solo 401(k). A solo groomer (no employees other than a spouse) uses the Solo 401(k): $24,500.
US TaxPet grooming supplies run 8-15% of revenue. Mobile grooming vans ($40,000-$80,000) qualify for full bonus depreciation if over 6,000 lbs GVWR.
US TaxPet grooming has one of the most stable revenue patterns in the service trades. Dogs need grooming every 4-8 weeks year-round.
US TaxPet grooming shops hire bathers (usually employees) and sometimes rent grooming stations to independent groomers (booth rental model).
US TaxPhotography is generally NOT a specified service trade or business (SSTB) under IRC 199A. The Treasury regulations define.
US TaxPhotographers can deduct equipment insurance (inland marine), general liability, professional liability (E&O), and business auto insurance.
US TaxPhotographers earn irregular income concentrated in peak seasons (spring-fall for weddings, holiday season for portraits).
US TaxPhotographers are not SSTBs, so QBI is available at all income levels. Most solo photographers use the Solo 401(k) because it allows both employee.
US TaxWedding and event photographers who hire second shooters must classify them correctly and issue 1099-NECs. Most second shooters are independent.
US TaxPhotographers can deduct cameras, lenses, lighting, editing software, travel, home studio costs, and marketing expenses.
US TaxPhotographers who travel for destination weddings, on-location shoots, and portfolio-building trips can deduct travel expenses.
US TaxPlumber deductions center on the service van ($30,000-$50,000, Section 179 eligible), specialty tools (sewer camera $5,000-$15,000.
US TaxPlumbing businesses are NOT SSTBs, so the full QBI deduction applies at all income levels. Material costs are moderate (15-25% of service revenue).
US TaxPlumbing has mild overall seasonality (1.5-2x ratio) but unpredictable emergency revenue spikes from frozen pipes, sewer backups.
US TaxPlumbing and HVAC businesses are not SSTBs, so the QBI deduction is available at all income levels. The LLC with S-Corp election is the standard entity.