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Hidden Tax Deductions You Can Claim Right Now

How Savvy Founders Are Legally Slashing Their 2025 Tax Bill—And Fueling Rapid Growth

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Max Donovan
Apr 13, 2025
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Hello, Dear Friends!

Picture this: you work incredibly hard on your business all year—losing sleep, stressing over clients, marketing like a fiend—and then tax season rolls around, leaving you wondering, “Why didn’t anyone tell me about these hidden deductions?” If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. The U.S. tax code can be like a maze filled with secret doors many entrepreneurs don’t even realize exist.

This article pulls back the curtain on often-overlooked 2025 tax deductions so you can legally reclaim your money rightfully. Whether it’s health-related expenses that count as “productivity tools” or advanced retirement strategies that can save tens of thousands, we’ve got you covered.


1. The “Health Optimization” Loophole — It’s Bigger in 2025

Yes, the IRS does allow certain health expenses to be written off—provided you can convincingly tie them to work performance.

  • Wearable Trackers & Apps: The IRS has updated guidelines in 2025 to clarify that devices like Whoop or Oura Ring can be deducted if you intend to optimize work output (e.g., improved sleep quality for morning meetings). A typical monthly subscription can range from ~$30–$50.

  • Ergonomic & Stress-Reduction Gear: This category can include anything from standing desks and fancy office chairs to a Theragun for post-travel muscle relief. If it keeps you physically and mentally sharp for your business, talk to your CPA about it.

  • Mental Wellness Tools: For instance, Headspace or Calm at around $70/year might qualify if you demonstrate it helps with work-related stress (and you keep documentation like usage logs or reflection notes).

Example:

  • $360/year for an Oura subscription

  • $1,400 for an ergonomic office setup (that new “chair and desk combo” everyone’s raving about)

  • $70 for a meditation app (like Calm)

Total potential deduction: ~$1,830—but be ready to prove it’s for business productivity.


2. Remote-Work Travel Deductions: 51% = Tax-Free Flights

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