Tax Deduction Tracker Spreadsheet 2026 | Self Employed 1099 Schedule C Write-Off Log | Small Business Tax Prep Template Excel Google Sheets

No accounting experience needed. 318 formulas track every deduction for you. ✅ WORKS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL & GOOGLE SHEETS Stop leaving money on the table. The average small business owner misses thousands in deductions every year — simply because they didn't have a system to track them. This spreadsheet IS that system. ──────────────────────────── 📋 WHAT'S INCLUDED — 6 POWERFUL TABS ──────────────────────────── 📊 DASHBOARD — Your deduction command center See your total deductions, estimated tax savings, and a full breakdown by category — all updating live as you enter expenses. 💰 EXPENSE LOG — Every write-off in one place Log business expenses with date, vendor, description, and category. The dropdown menu matches your expense to one of 20 IRS deduction categories automatically. 🚗 MILEAGE LOG — IRS-ready vehicle tracking Log every business trip with start/end location and odometer readings. Miles and your total mileage deduction calculate automatically using the current IRS standard rate. 🏠 HOME OFFICE CALCULATOR — Both methods, auto-compared Enter your home square footage and expenses — the spreadsheet calculates both the Simplified Method ($5/sq ft) and the Regular Method (actual expenses × business %) and recommends whichever is larger. 📅 QUARTERLY TAX ESTIMATOR — Never get hit with a penalty Estimate your self-employment tax (15.3%) and federal income tax by quarter. Track actual payments, dates, and confirmation numbers. 📋 20 IRS DEDUCTION CATEGORIES — Pre-labeled with examples Every major deduction category is pre-loaded with examples and IRS Schedule C references. The dropdown in your Expense Log pulls directly from this tab. ──────────────────────────── ⭐ FREE CUSTOMIZATION INCLUDED ──────────────────────────── Want your business name added? Colors tweaked? A custom category? Message me after purchase — I'll customize it for you at no extra charge. Most sellers don't offer this. ──────────────────────────── 🎯 PERFECT FOR ──────────────────────────── ✓ Sole proprietors and self-employed freelancers ✓ 1099 contractors tracking write-offs ✓ Side hustlers preparing for tax season ✓ Small business owners who hate spreadsheets ✓ Anyone who has ever paid too much in taxes ──────────────────────────── 📥 INSTANT DOWNLOAD ──────────────────────────── After purchase, download your file immediately from Etsy. Open in Microsoft Excel or upload to Google Sheets — works with both. ──────────────────────────── 📌 IMPORTANT NOTES ──────────────────────────── • This is a digital download — no physical product will be shipped • Compatible with Excel 2016, 2019, 2021, Microsoft 365 • Compatible with Google Sheets (free, any browser) • For personal/single-business use only • This tool is for organizational purposes. Consult a CPA for tax advice specific to your situation. Questions? Message me anytime. I respond within 24 hours. — ReadySheetGo