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Travel nurse tax guides written for nurses, not accountants.

October 16, 2026

What Receipts Does a Travel Nurse Really Need to Keep for IRS Compliance?

Travel nurses must prove duplicate living expenses during an audit. Learn which receipts are legally required, what the Cohan Rule covers, and how to store records.

October 15, 2026

When an Assignment Turns Permanent: How the 183-Day Rule Changes Your State Tax Residency

Staying in a state for more than 183 days can make you a statutory resident, exposing all worldwide income to state tax. Learn the rules across assignment states.

October 14, 2026

Protecting Your Tax Identity Across Multiple Healthcare Staffing Agencies

Sharing W-9s, driver licenses, and Social Security numbers across multiple agencies heightens identity theft risks. Learn how to secure your tax profile.

October 13, 2026

Cleaning Up Unfiled Multi-State Returns as a Travel Nurse: A Practical Path Forward

Missing out-of-state tax returns across multiple assignments creates compounding penalties. Learn how to reconstruct wage records and resolve state tax debt.

October 12, 2026

International Travel Nursing: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and US Tax Obligations

Taking nursing contracts abroad in Australia, the UK, or the Middle East changes your taxes. Learn Foreign Earned Income Exclusion rules and IRS filing duties.

October 11, 2026

Travel Nurse License Fees, CEU Courses, and Uniforms: What You Can Actually Deduct

W-2 travel nurses cannot deduct license fees, CEUs, or scrubs on federal returns, but 1099 nurses can. Learn agency reimbursement strategies and state exceptions.

October 10, 2026

Health Insurance Options Between Travel Nurse Contracts: COBRA vs ACA Marketplace

Maintaining healthcare coverage during assignment gaps is vital. Compare COBRA continuation, ACA Marketplace plans, and private policies for travel nurses.

October 9, 2026

Year-End Tax Moves for Travel Nurses: November and December Actions to Lower Your Bill

Make strategic tax moves before December 31. Learn 401(k) catch-ups, HSA funding, multi-state withholding checks, and how to prevent surprise spring tax bills.

October 8, 2026

Renting Out Your Primary Home While on Assignment: Tax Rules and Tax Home Consequences

Renting out your home while travel nursing generates extra income, but can destroy your tax home. Learn the 14-day rule, room rentals, and IRS audit pitfalls.

October 7, 2026

Dual Travel Nurse Couples: How to Handle Shared Housing Stipends and Tax Homes

When both partners are travel nurses sharing lodging, tax rules become complex. Learn IRS duplicate expense requirements, lease documentation, and stipend rules.