29 Tax Deductions for Content Creators | Beem

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An influencer can pull off many things at once. From food blogging to fashion to travel vlogs, they are well-versed in turning their passion into a full-time job. Not a lot of people are lucky enough to wake up every day and do what drives their souls.

Many become influencers without knowing that even they have to pay income taxes if their earnings are over $600 including the gifts and free giveaways they receive to promote a specific brand. Lucky for you if you are an influencer that there are so many tax write-offs which you can reap benefits from.

We have put together a list of the most common write-offs for content creators that you can use to deduct your expenses.

Prizes & giveaways
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Giveaways are an extremely enticing way to promote yourself. If you want to announce a giveaway to your followers with a prize, you can write them off on taxes.
Products to review
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
If you buy makeup, snacks, clothing, and more solely to review, it can be written off.
Camera & accessories
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
Write off your camera, tripod, ring light, and any other equipment you use to create content.
Creative assistance
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 11
If you need to hire an editor, designer or photographer, write off what you pay them.
Online advertising
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Ad campaigns on Facebook, Google, Instagram, and more are all deductible on your taxes.
Editing software
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18
You need at least a handful of software to make your videos stand out. You write off software that you use for content creation.

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Website & hosting fees

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8

Website design, development, hosting fees, stock photos, maintenance, and themes are tax deductible as well.
Professional photos

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 11

Hiring a photographer to take professional photos for your portfolio can be deducted.
Photo editing software

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

Subscriptions and licenses for Photoshop, Lightroom, and other software can be deducted.
Phone, laptop, accessories

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a

If buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it’s partially deductible.
Agent fees

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 10

If you work with an agent, any fees they charge are write-offs.
Personalized merch

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8

It’s a tax write-off when you order something to promote yourself with the help of personalized hoodies, T-shirts, mugs, stickers, etc.
App subscriptions

Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18

Write off live webcasting apps, teleprompter apps, and filter apps: anything that helps you connect with your audience.

If you drive for work ...

You might spend a lot of your time zipping around town to meet clients, finish assignments and do your research among other tasks. Luckily, you can write off car-related expenses like maintenance and gas. Keep these tax write-offs in mind as a growing .

Parking
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
Tolls
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
Car purchase & depreciation
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 13
If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
Vehicle tool kit
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
Car insurance & registration
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 15
Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.
Car maintenance
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 9
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.

If you discuss work at a restaurant ...

Networking is a core practice of a successful and it can also be added to your tax write-offs. You likely often meet clients or people in your field at restaurants to chat about work, discuss projects and sign deals. When you do, remember to write off your business meal expenses.

🍔 Business meals
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24b
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it’s a write-off!

If you leave town for work ...

Meeting an out-of-town client, attending a conference or networking is all part of the job. There are many reasons for you to travel for work as a busy and they can all be added as tax write-offs. They also count as business trips, so you can write off your travel costs.

Transportation
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24a
Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
Travel lodging
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24a
When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write offs.
Meals while traveling
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 24a
When you’re traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!

If you work from home ...

When you’re not busy working outside, you might spend your time working from your home as a successful and many activities count as tax write-offs. These include business plans, promotional work and coming up with new strategies. In this case, don’t forget to write off your home office expenses!

Home office furniture
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.
Property repairs
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 21
You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
Power bill
Write it off using: Form 8829
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
Property insurance
Write it off using: Form 8829
Whether it’s rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
Water bill
Write it off using: Form 8829
It’d be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? You water bill counts.
Wi-Fi bill
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 25
Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!