Èske w ka dedui li?

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.