Can nurses working 1099 write off scrubs, licenses, and continuing education?

Yes. Self-employed nurses can deduct ordinary expenses including licensing fees, professional dues, required uniforms (scrubs), continuing education, and work-related travel. Deductions must be properly documented and unreimbursed.

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Nurse Tax Preparation in Mokena, IL

Travel contracts. 1099 income. Multi-state returns. We sort it all out so you can focus on your patients.

Healthcare workers carry enough stress at work. Your taxes should not add to it. Whether you are a staff nurse, a travel nurse on assignment, or a per diem contractor with mixed W-2 and 1099 income, The Wozny Tax Company provides local, CPA-guided tax preparation built around your situation.

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3,500+ Return Clients Served
10+ Years Serving Mokena and Will County
CPA-Led Tax Preparation
In-Person and Virtual Appointments Available

Tax preparation services for hospital employees, travel nurses, 1099 contractors, respiratory therapists, and healthcare side work at The Wozny Tax Company in Mokena, IL

Healthcare Worker Tax Prep Built Around Your Career

We work with:

Staff nurses and hospital employees with W-2 income, overtime pay, and employer benefits to sort through
Travel nurses on assignment who need multi-state returns, tax home documentation, and per diem guidance
Per diem and 1099 healthcare contractors managing quarterly taxes, deductions, and record-keeping without employer support
Allied health professionals including physical therapists, respiratory therapists, imaging technicians, and other clinical staff
Nurses with side income from agency work, consulting, or education alongside their primary position

If your tax situation involves more than a single W-2, we can help.

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Your Tax Situation Is More Complicated Than Most People Realize

Here is what we hear from nurses every tax season:
"I feel completely lost when it comes to travel nurse taxes."
"Do I really have to file in every state I worked?"
"The CPA I met with didn't know travel nurse rules."
"I'm scared I'll mess up my tax home and get audited."
"Is TurboTax enough, or do I need a specialist?"
"What can I actually write off as a 1099 nurse?"
These are not unusual questions. Travel nursing and healthcare contractor work create real tax complexity:
- Overtime and shift differentials push income into higher brackets in ways that surprise many nurses at filing time
- Per diem stipends are only tax-free when your tax home qualifies under IRS rules
- Multi-state assignments may require you to file returns in two, three, or more states depending on where you worked and how long
- 1099 and W-2 income in the same year changes how deductions work and what you owe quarterly
- General tax preparers often lack experience with the rules that apply specifically to travel healthcare workers
You deserve straightforward answers, not scare tactics. You also deserve someone who actually knows this territory.

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A Local CPA Firm That Understands Healthcare Worker Taxes

The Wozny Tax Company is located in Mokena, Illinois. We are a full-service tax preparation and accounting firm that has been helping individuals and businesses in Will County for over a decade.
We have built specific knowledge around the tax issues nurses and healthcare workers face because our clients bring us those exact situations every year. We prepare returns that reflect IRS rules and Illinois requirements accurately, we identify every deduction your situation legally supports, and we explain what we did and why in plain language.
You will not be handed off to software. You will work with a CPA-led team that takes the time to understand your situation.
Differentiator callout: We are the only Mokena-area CPA firm to offer dedicated healthcare worker and nurse tax preparation services with local, in-person access plus secure virtual options for traveling nurses on assignment.

What You Get When You Work With Us

Multi-State Filing Without the Confusion

If you worked in multiple states, we prepare each required return, apply applicable credits to prevent double taxation, and document everything in a way that supports your position if questions arise later.

Tax Home Guidance That Holds Up

Your tax home is one of the most misunderstood concepts in travel nurse taxation. We help you understand what the IRS requires, how to document your situation, and how that affects whether your stipends qualify as tax-free income.

Every Legal Deduction Found

Scrubs, licenses, continuing education, professional dues, malpractice coverage, work-related travel, and home office expenses for 1099 nurses. We know what qualifies and how to document it correctly.

Clear Process, No Surprises

We give you a nurse-specific document checklist before your appointment, a clear timeline for your return, and plain-language explanations of what we prepared and why. No jargon, no unanswered questions.

Audit Support if You Need It

If you receive an IRS or Illinois Department of Revenue notice, we can assist with response preparation and representation. Our goal is to help you navigate it, not leave you to handle it alone.

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How Nurse Tax Preparation Works at Wozny Tax Company

Step 1: Request Your Appointment Call us at 1 (708) 479-1700 or use the online form to schedule your appointment. Let us know you are a nurse or healthcare worker when you book so we can prepare accordingly. In-person appointments are available at our Mokena office. Virtual appointments are available for travel nurses currently on assignment.

Step 2: Gather Your Documents Using Our Checklist We send you a nurse-specific tax prep checklist covering W-2s, 1099s, multi-state income records, per diem documentation, license and continuing education receipts, and other relevant records. No guessing about what to bring.

Step 3: We Prepare Your Return Your CPA-led team reviews your complete income picture, applies applicable deductions and credits, prepares all required state returns, and documents your tax home position if relevant. We review everything before we present it to you.

Step 4: Review, Sign, and File We walk you through your return in plain language, answer your questions, and file on your behalf. You receive copies of everything and a clear summary of what was prepared and why.

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Multi-State Nurse Tax Filing from Our Mokena, IL Office

If you worked in more than one state last year, you may need to file a nonresident return in each state where you earned income. Illinois residents generally receive a credit for taxes paid to other states, which helps reduce the chance of being taxed twice on the same income. However, the rules vary by state and by how long you worked there.

Common multi-state scenarios we handle:

Illinois-based travel nurses working assignments in Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, or other states
Nurses who relocated mid-year and changed their state of residence
Per diem workers with income from multiple facilities across state lines
Nurses with both a permanent home state and assignment states

Our goal is to file every required return accurately and apply every available credit so you are not paying more than the law requires.

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What Does Nurse Tax Preparation Cost?

Tax preparation fees vary based on the complexity of your return. For nurses and healthcare workers, the most common factors that affect pricing are the number of states requiring returns, whether you have 1099 income, and the number of income sources being reported.

As a general reference:

A single-state W-2 return for a hospital employee is typically in the lower range of our individual pricing
A travel nurse return with two to three state filings falls in the mid range
Returns involving multiple states, 1099 income, and mixed-income scenarios are priced based on the work involved

We discuss fees clearly before we begin. There are no surprises at the end. Call us at 1 (708) 479-1700 to discuss your specific situation and get an honest answer about what your return is likely to involve.

Note: Specific fee ranges are not published here to comply with responsible pricing communication guidelines. Fees are discussed at the time of scheduling.

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What Our Clients Say

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A Herrero
Long-Term Client (6+ Years)

“I’ve been working with them for six years now. My first year was very last minute, but they were incredibly attentive — constant communication throughout the day to make sure everything was completed properly. Since then, the process has been smooth and straightforward. One year we ran into something unusual, and they immediately assigned someone to handle it for me. Nearly everyone I know uses Teddy & Co. for their accounting — and for good reason. They’re exhaustively helpful, and you never have to wonder about anything.”

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Catherine Crisler
Individual Tax Client

“I’ve trusted the Wozny Tax Company with my taxes for almost a decade. They are very responsive and complete everything in a timely manner. They always make sure I get the most out of my return. I’ve recommended them to several co-workers who now use them as well — and I would highly recommend them to anyone. They truly take the stress out of tax season.”

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Michaela O'Grady
Business Owner

“I couldn’t have nicer things to say about the Wozny team. I brought my business to them and have felt relieved ever since. Elizabeth has been absolutely wonderful to work with — she took the time to explain the entire process in detail, which I truly appreciated as a young business owner. Thank you to Elizabeth, Laura, and Teddy for your dedication to amazing service. I look forward to continuing to grow with you!”

Serving Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Mokena and Surrounding Communities

The Wozny Tax Company is located at 9400 Bormet Dr Ste 7, Mokena, IL 60448. We serve clients from throughout Will County and the southwest Chicago suburbs, including:

Travel nurses on assignment outside Illinois are welcome to work with us virtually. We handle secure document exchange and remote consultations for nurses who are traveling and cannot visit our office in person.

Frequently Asked Questions: Nurse and Healthcare Worker Tax Prep

If you are an Illinois resident who worked assignments in other states, you generally file a resident return in Illinois and nonresident returns in each state where you earned income above that state's filing threshold. Illinois typically allows a credit for taxes paid to other states, which reduces the risk of paying twice on the same dollars. The exact requirements depend on each state's rules and how long you worked there. We prepare all required returns and apply available credits based on your specific situation.

Your tax home is generally the area where your primary place of business is located, not necessarily where you live. For travel nurses, maintaining a legitimate tax home is what allows per diem stipends and travel reimbursements to be treated as tax-free income. If you cannot demonstrate a qualifying tax home, those amounts may be taxable. The IRS looks at several factors including whether you have regular work in your home area, whether you maintain a residence there, and whether you return home between assignments. We help you understand how your situation lines up with IRS guidelines and document it properly.

Yes, in most cases. Self-employed nurses and healthcare contractors on 1099 can deduct ordinary and necessary business expenses including licensing fees, professional association dues, required uniforms such as scrubs, continuing education and certification costs, malpractice insurance, and work-related communication and technology expenses. Deductions must be properly documented and may not apply in every situation depending on how the expense was paid and whether you were reimbursed. We review your specific records and apply the deductions your situation supports.

Not when returns are prepared correctly. Most states have agreements or credit mechanisms that prevent residents from paying full tax on the same income twice. The key is filing every required state return and claiming applicable credits in your home state. When returns are done incorrectly or state filings are skipped, double taxation can effectively occur. Our goal is to make sure your multi-state filing is done right the first time.

Tax software works well for straightforward returns. Travel nurse situations often involve tax home documentation, multi-state filing, 1099 income, and deduction categories that require judgment, experience, and knowledge of current IRS rules. A CPA who works regularly with travel nurses and healthcare workers brings that experience to your return. We also offer virtual appointments, so you receive CPA-guided preparation without having to be physically present if you are on assignment.

Per diem amounts and stipends paid by travel nurse agencies are only tax-free when you have a qualifying tax home and are working away from that home on a temporary assignment. When those conditions are met, the amounts typically do not appear as taxable income on your W-2. If the tax home rules are not met, the agency may be required to include those amounts in your taxable wages. The rules can be complex and depend on your individual circumstances. We help you understand your situation and make sure your return reflects it accurately.

We send every nurse client a specific checklist before their appointment. Common items include all W-2s and 1099s, records showing states worked and dates of assignment, documentation of expenses such as license renewal receipts, continuing education records, and uniform costs, your prior year return if you are a new client, and any IRS or state notices received during the year. Travel nurses should also bring documentation supporting their tax home such as records of a maintained residence and any local work performed during the year.

Yes. If you receive a notice from the IRS or the Illinois Department of Revenue, we can review the situation and assist you in preparing a response. For existing clients we are already familiar with your return. For new clients dealing with a notice we can review the underlying return and help you understand what the agency is asking and what your options are. We provide guidance and representation support where appropriate.

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Filing Confidently?

Your taxes are not one-size-fits-all. Neither is our approach. Whether you are a travel nurse wrapping up a multi-state year, a 1099 contractor trying to figure out what you owe, or a staff nurse who just wants someone reliable to handle it right, we are here.

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The Wozny Tax Company
9400 Bormet Dr, Suite 7, Mokena, IL 60448

Phone: 708.479.1700

Business Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Serving clients from Joliet, Mokena, Hinsdale, Oak Park, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Naperville, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Downers Grove, Oak Lawn, and Manhattan.

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Nurse Tax Preparation in Mokena, IL

Healthcare Worker Tax Prep Built Around Your Career

Your Tax Situation Is More Complicated Than Most People Realize

A Local CPA Firm That Understands Healthcare Worker Taxes

What You Get When You Work With Us

Multi-State Filing Without the Confusion

Tax Home Guidance That Holds Up

Every Legal Deduction Found

Clear Process, No Surprises

Audit Support if You Need It

How Nurse Tax Preparation Works at Wozny Tax Company

Multi-State Nurse Tax Filing from Our Mokena, IL Office

What Does Nurse Tax Preparation Cost?

What Our Clients Say

Serving Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Mokena and Surrounding Communities

Frequently Asked Questions: Nurse and Healthcare Worker Tax Prep

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