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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.

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Content production

  • Wardrobe & lingerie — Part V — Other Često izazovena
  • Props & set dressing — Part V — Other
  • Hair, makeup & nails — Part V — Other Često izazovena
  • 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

Test koji se stvarno primjenjuje

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.

Gdje se stvaraoci uhvate

  • Odjeća. The rule isn't "did I wear it for work" — it's whether the item is unsuitable for everyday wear. Kostimi i očigledni komadi samo za snimanje su održivi, ali haljina koju nosite nije, koliko god iskreno kupili za snimanje.
  • Grooming. Rutinski se osporava kao osobno, jer za većinu ljudi je, najjače kada je vezano za specifičnu snimku i jasno izvan uobičajenog održavanja.
  • Mixed-use items. Tvoj telefon, tvoj internet, tvoj stan, traži pošteni dio posla, ne sve, 100% potraživanja na tvojem jedinom telefonu je najlakše za bilo koga da postavi pitanje.

One koje ljudima nedostaju.

Agencijska provizija, plaćanja za razgovore i uređivanje, usluge za uklanjanje, ova vrsta softvera, računovodstvene naknade, poslovno osiguranje, kilometraža do snimanja, i amortizacija opreme koju ste kupili prije godina i još uvijek koristite - sve je odbitno, sve se obično zaboravlja.

Zadrži papirologiju.

Odbitak koji ne možeš dokazati je odbitak koji ćeš izgubiti ako neko ikada pita. račun, datum, iznos i bilješka u jednoj rečenici o poslovnoj svrsi. "Amazon $340" je problem, "ormar za snimanje 14. marta" nije.

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