Kan jy dit aftrek?

28 expense categories for creator businesses — with the Schedule C line each one belongs on and an honest note on how well it holds up. Not a list of things we promise are fine.

Die hele lys

Content production

  • Wardrobe & lingerie — Part V — Other dikwels uitgedaag
  • Props & set dressing — Part V — Other
  • Hair, makeup & nails — Part V — Other dikwels uitgedaag
  • Photography & videography — Line 11 — Contract labor

Equipment

  • Cameras & lenses — Line 13 — Depreciation
  • Lighting & audio — Line 13 — Depreciation
  • Computer & phone — Line 13 — Depreciation

Marketing

  • Advertising & promo — Line 8 — Advertising
  • Collab & shoutout fees — Line 8 — Advertising

Other

  • Other — Part V — Other

Platform & software

  • Software subscriptions — Part V — Other
  • Platform & processing fees — Part V — Other

Professional & admin

  • Business insurance — Line 15 — Insurance
  • Bank & payment fees — Part V — Other
  • Chargeback losses — Part V — Other
  • Education & training — Part V — Other

Services & people

  • Agency fees & commission — Line 10 — Commissions
  • Chatters & VAs — Line 11 — Contract labor
  • Editors & designers — Line 11 — Contract labor
  • Accountant & bookkeeping — Line 17 — Legal & professional
  • Legal fees — Line 17 — Legal & professional
  • DMCA & takedown services — Part V — Other

Travel

  • Travel & lodging — Line 24a — Travel
  • Conventions & events — Part V — Other

Workspace

  • Home office — Line 30 — Home office
  • Studio rental — Line 20b — Rent
  • Utilities (business share) — Line 25 — Utilities
  • Internet & phone service — Line 25 — Utilities

Die toets wat eintlik van toepassing is

A business expense has to be ordinary (normal for your line of work) and necessary (helpful and appropriate for it). That's a broad standard, and most of what creators spend money on clears it comfortably. The problems come from three specific places.

Waar skeppers gevang word

  • Klere. The rule isn't "did I wear it for work" — it's whether the item is unsuitable for everyday wear. Koste en ooglopende skiet-net stukke is ontasbaar. 'n Kleredrag wat jy ook uitput is, is nie, hoe eerlik jy dit vir' n skiet gekoop het.
  • Grooming. Dit is moeilik om dit as'n persoonlike saak te beskou, want vir die meeste mense is dit baie moeilik om aan'n spesifieke skietplek vas te hou en duidelik bo gewone instandhouding te wees.
  • Gemengde-gebruik iteme. Jou foon, jou internet, jou woonstel. Bewer die eerlike besigheid deel, nie al dit. 'n 100% aanspraak op jou enigste foon is die enkele maklikste ding vir enigeen om te bevraagteken.

Die mense mis

Die onder-opvoering is gewoonlik erger as die oor-opaimering. Agentskap opdrag, praatjies en redigeerder betalings, afsluiting dienste, hierdie soort sagteware, rekenmeesterfooie, sakeversekering, kilometermaat na 'n skiet, en die waardevermindering op toerusting wat jy jare gelede gekoop het en steeds gebruik hele vergeetbaar.

Hou die papierwerk

'n Aftrekking wat jy nie kan bewys nie is' n aftrekking wat jy sal verloor as iemand ooit vra. Geen, datum, hoeveelheid en 'n eenlyn nota op die sakedoel. "Amazon $340" is 'n probleem; "wardrobe vir 14 Maart skiet" is nie.

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Estimates to help you plan — not tax or financial advice. Your own numbers will differ.