Your commission is not your take-home
Part of every closing may need to be set aside for income and self-employment taxes.
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Real estate is a commission business, and commissions arrive with nothing withheld. Your brokerage reports your split on a 1099-NEC, and the costs of doing deals, splits, desk fees, marketing, and mileage at 72.5 cents a mile through June and 76 cents after, are what turn a large gross commission into a much smaller taxable profit. Above roughly $50,000 in net commissions, an S corporation election is often the biggest single move available, and it is worth a real evaluation.
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If you earn 1099 or other non-W-2 income, the same core tools can help you understand your forms, estimate taxes, and identify potential deductions.
Real Estate Tax Basics
When taxes are not taken out, you need a plan.
Every closing counts
Commission income may still need to be reported even before your 1099 arrives.
Splits and fees add up fast
Brokerage splits, desk fees, and marketing costs can create a lot of records to track per deal.
Quarterly payments may apply
Your overall tax situation may require estimated payments during the year.
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Your deals, at a glance
This quarterCommissions$48,600
Splits & fees$12,150
Business miles812
Recent records
Oak Street closingCommission$14,250.00
Listing photographyMarketing$375.00
Showings and open houseMileage log64.8 mi
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Splits and desk fees you paid your brokerage can generally be reported as business expenses, so you aren’t taxed on money you never kept. Bring your brokerage statements and we’ll match them up.
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Example preparationReconcile commissions and splits
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Your deals, at a glance
This quarterCommissions$48,600
Splits & fees$12,150
Business miles812
Recent records
Oak Street closingCommission$14,250.00
Listing photographyMarketing$375.00
Showings and open houseMileage log64.8 mi
Ask a tax expert
Example conversationTax professional
Splits and desk fees you paid your brokerage can generally be reported as business expenses, so you aren’t taxed on money you never kept. Bring your brokerage statements and we’ll match them up.
Your tax return
Example preparationReconcile commissions and splits
AI prepares your return
A tax professional reviews it
You paid for it. Is it worth a closer look?
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Potential write-offs.
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Miles & car
Driving to showings, open houses, and closings? Business mileage or eligible vehicle costs may be worth reviewing.
A mileage log with dates and destinations makes this much easier to support.
Splits & desk fees
Desk fees, transaction fees, and other charges your brokerage bills you may be worth reviewing.
Check whether your 1099 reports commission before or after the split.
Marketing & listings
Listing photos, signs, ads, and client gifts used to win business may be worth reviewing.
Client gifts have tight limits, so keep a record of who received what.
License & dues
License renewals, MLS access, and association dues may be worth reviewing.
Keep the invoices. Renewal cycles make these easy to miss.
CRM & software
CRM, e-signature, transaction management, and showing apps may be worth reviewing.
Keep the billing history that shows what each subscription is for.
E&O insurance
Errors and omissions coverage protects your business, and its premiums may be worth reviewing.
Keep the policy invoice, especially if your brokerage bills it to you.
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- “My 1099 shows my gross commission. Where do my splits go?”
- “Can I write off my listing photos and signs?”
- “How do I plan for taxes after a slow quarter?”
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Real Estate FAQs
Asked before every filing season.
Are commission splits deductible?
Amounts your brokerage keeps or bills you are generally business costs, how they show up depends on how your 1099 was cut.
Can I deduct staging and photography?
Costs of marketing a listing are generally business expenses. Keep them tied to the deal.
Do agents need quarterly payments?
Commission income has no withholding, so estimated payments often apply. Plan per closing, not per April.
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