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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.
Tout lis la
Content production
- Wardrobe & lingerie — Part V — Other Frekans
- Props & set dressing — Part V — Other
- Hair, makeup & nails — Part V — Other Frekans
- 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 ki reyèlman aplike
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.
Ki kote kreyatè yo ka jwenn yo
- Vyolèt. The rule isn't "did I wear it for work" — it's whether the item is unsuitable for everyday wear. Yon rad ou menm tou ou mete deyò pa se pa, men onèman ou te achte li pou yon tire.
- Grooming. Routinèman defi kòm pèsonèl, paske pou pifò moun li se. Pi fò lè li te lonje a yon tire espesifik ak klèman depase antretyen an ordinaire.
- Mizik pou itilize nan kay. Telefòn ou, entènèt ou, apatman ou. Revendike pati biznis ou, pa tout li. Yon 100% revendikasyon sou telefòn ou sèlman se bagay ki pi fasil pou nenpòt moun pou mande.
Moun ki manke moun
Komisyon ajans, peman chatter ak editè, sèvis takedown, sa a kalite lojisyèl, frè kontab, asirans biznis, kilomètraj a yon tire, ak depresyasyon sou ekipman ou te achte ane de sa ak toujou itilize - tout deductible, tout komen-oublié.
Konte
Yon dediksyon ou pa ka evidans se yon dediksyon ou pral pèdi si nenpòt moun janm mande. resi, dat, kantite lajan, ak yon notifikasyon yon-liy sou objektif biznis. "Amazon $ 340" se yon pwoblèm; "wardrobe pou 14 mas shoot" se pa.
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Estimates to help you plan — not tax or financial advice. Your own numbers will differ.