Creator Deduction Checklist

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0 of 32 deductions apply

Equipment

Camera & lenses

$300–$3,000+

Lighting & studio gear

$100–$1,500

Microphones & audio gear

$50–$500

Computer / tablet

$300–$2,000+

Hard drives & memory cards

$50–$300

Tripods, gimbals & mounts

$50–$800

Software & Subscriptions

Editing software

$55–$660

Music licensing

$150–$500

Scheduling & analytics tools

$100–$500

Design software

$120–$400

Cloud storage

$50–$200

Home Office

Home office deduction

$500–$3,000

Phone (business use %)

$300–$900

Internet (business use %)

$200–$700

Travel

Flights & transportation

Hotel & lodging

Mileage (72.5¢/mile Jan–Jun 2026 · 76¢/mile Jul–Dec 2026)

Production & Contractors

Freelance editor / VA

Props & set design

$200–$2,000

Costumes / branded wardrobe

$0–$500

Professional Services

CPA / tax preparation fees

$300–$1,500

Legal fees

$200–$2,000

Bookkeeping services

$300–$3,000

Education

Online courses & workshops

$100–$2,000

Books & publications

$50–$300

Conferences & events

$200–$2,000

Marketing & Branding

Website & domain

$100–$500

Email marketing tools

$100–$800

Paid promotion / ads

Business Operations

Business banking fees

$0–$200

Business insurance

$300–$1,000

Self-employed health insurance

$2,400–$8,000

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This checklist is for educational purposes only. Deductibility depends on your specific situation, documentation, and how each expense is used in your business. Not tax advice.