Hi, I’m Doug Collins—tax educator, author, and founder of Home Business Tax Secrets.
I help home-based business owners in the U.S. and Canada simplify their taxes, claim every legal write-off, and stay confidently audit-ready—without the stress or guesswork.
My best-selling book, The Home-Based Business Guide to Write Off Almost Anything, and the Home Business Tax Secrets platform were built to give entrepreneurs like you the step-by-step education, tools, and support you need to take control of your finances—with full confidence in what you’re doing.
From Corporate Life to Tax-Saving Mentor
My journey began in the late 1990s with an online side hustle, driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and wellness.
In 2010, a corporate restructure dissolved my executive role. As a single father, I chose to pursue full-time self-employment rather than return to the 9–5 grind. But I quickly discovered what so many entrepreneurs eventually face: the tax side of business was overwhelming—and most were overpaying simply because they didn’t know what they were legally allowed to write off.
That realization became the foundation for everything I’ve built since—starting with my first self-published book, then developing a full online system and membership community to support home-based business owners.
Along the way, I’ve lived through the same struggles I now help others avoid. In the late ’90s, I missed a $5,000 write-off because my tax accountant didn’t know the rules. In 2015, I was hit with a $15,000 CRA audit. I handled the entire reassessment myself—and won.
These experiences shaped my mission: to give home-based entrepreneurs the tools, systems, and confidence to take control of their taxes and never feel vulnerable again.
Why I Created the Tax Write Offs Made Simple System
Too many home-based entrepreneurs were making the same costly tax mistakes I had once made—missing out on legitimate write-offs, feeling overwhelmed at tax time, and second-guessing every expense. I knew there had to be a better way.
That’s why I created the Tax Write-Offs Made Simple System. What began as a single online course has grown into a proven framework, a best-selling book, and a full membership community. Today, it helps entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Canada save thousands in legal write-offs, stay confidently audit-ready, and finally take the stress out of tax season—for good.
Author, Educator & Tax Advocate
In 2020, I self-published The Home-Based Business Guide to Write-Off Almost Anything. It quickly became an Amazon #1 Best Seller and has helped over 16,000 home-based entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Canada.
In 2023, I released the Updated and Expanded Second Edition based on reader feedback. It continues to rank among Amazon’s top books in the small business tax category.
You can find it on Amazon here:
After seeing how many readers needed more than just a book and an online course, I launched the Home Business Tax Secrets Community—a deeper, ongoing resource with live Q&A sessions, step-by-step systems, exclusive guides, downloadable tools, and the kind of support you won’t find in generic tax content online.
Built for Home-Based Entrepreneurs—By a Home-Based Tax Educator
This isn’t theory or textbook advice—it’s grounded in the real-world experience of running my own home-based business. I know how it feels to second-guess every expense, wonder if you’ve missed something important, and dread tax season year after year.
That’s why I built a system that’s clear, practical, and built for real life—not just for accountants.
Today, I continue to share proven tax strategies and audit-proofing tools with home-based entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Canada—on LinkedIn, Amazon, Facebook, and inside the membership community I created.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start saving—join the Home Business Tax Secrets Community and get the support, structure, and expert guidance to finally take control of your taxes—with confidence.
As Featured In
Articles & Interviews
Bedford Living Magazine
Doug’s life journey from corporate life to home-based entrepreneur was featured in the March 2021 issue of Bedford Living Magazine.
Huddle Magainze
Doug’s Amazon bestseller and home business tax journey were featured in the September 2021 issue of Huddle Magazine.
Chronicle Herald
Doug’s transition from corporate life to full-time entrepreneur was profiled in The Chronicle Herald’s March 2021 feature.
Million Dollar Stories Podcast Interview
In this episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast, Doug Collins—author of The Home-Based Business Guide to Write Off Almost Anything—breaks down practical tax-saving tips for freelancers, gig workers, and home-based entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn how to stay audit-ready, claim overlooked write-offs, and reduce tax stress whether you're in the U.S. or Canada.