Close more deals. Stress less about tax season.
KiwiBooks tracks commissions, marketing expenses, mileage between showings, and broker splits, then keeps your Schedule C tax-ready all year without any accounting knowledge.
Built for every part of how real estate agents make money.
- Commission income (net of broker split)
- Referral fees received
- Mileage (showings, open houses, closings)
- MLS fees, marketing, and staging
- Continuing education and licensing
Reports to IRS Schedule C.
Realtor questions.
What can real estate agents deduct on their taxes?
Real estate agents can deduct MLS fees, lockbox fees, signage and marketing costs, mileage between properties, continuing education and licensing costs, E&O insurance, NAR dues, home office expenses, and any tools or software used for the business. KiwiBooks tracks and categorizes all of these automatically throughout the year.
Do real estate agents have to pay quarterly taxes?
Yes. Because no employer withholds taxes from your commissions, you're responsible for making quarterly estimated payments to the IRS. Missing them can result in penalties. KiwiBooks calculates what you owe from your actual closing income and lays out every due date.
How do I track mileage as a real estate agent?
The IRS allows a standard mileage deduction of 70 cents per mile for 2025. That means 10,000 miles of business driving is worth $7,000 in deductions. KiwiBooks logs each drive by GPS when you start and stop it, or you add a trip by hand. Many agents discover they've been leaving thousands on the table.
What's the best bookkeeping app for real estate agents?
Most bookkeeping software was built for product businesses with consistent income. KiwiBooks was built for self-employed people with variable commission income. It handles the feast-or-famine nature of real estate, tracks mileage, and keeps your Schedule C updated after every closing.
Focus on closings. We'll handle the books.
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