I am one of those people that put off doing my tax return until the very last minute. In fact, I'm actually writing this blog post instead of finishing off my taxes, which (if you weren't aware) is due in on the 2831st of this month. Like I said, big procrastinator over here. Can you blame me? Taxes are boring - not to mention hard. I think the hardest part about doing your own taxes when you're some kind of online influencer is knowing what you can actually write off as expenses. Self employed builders deduct building supplies, drivers deduct mileage, but what about bloggers? Our jobs pretty much consist of showing off our lives on the internet. So surely we can write off anything. Designer bags, Instagram-able meals out, luxury spa days. Right? Right!? Well, actually - you kind of can. Maybe not the designer bags and fancy meals, but there are definitely a lot of things bloggers can justify as expenses. Of course, this isn't about scamming the tax man - but when you're self employed every expense adds up. So keep your receipts and take note of some of these tax deductibles. You're welcome.
26. Work-related equipment rental
27. Printers, scanners etc
28. Trade show fees and displays
29. Days out (if for reviews)
30. Manufacturing products / merch
31. Custom chargers for PR gifts
32. Web design costs and upkeep
33. Business event hosting
34. Work-related books and research
35. Postage for products / merch
36. Further education classes
37. Subscriptions for research sites
38. Stock photo purchases
39. Software licensing fees
40. Tax and accounting software
41. Trademark and copyright fees
42. Business lunches/ meetings
43. Self-storage fees (for work)
44. Anti-virus programmes
45. Work phone bills / costs
46. Storage (online and external)
47. Long distance business calls
48. Work-related repairs
49. Advertising printing fees
50. Losses due to theft
1. Website hosting fees
2. Domain cost(s) and renewals
3. Camera equipment
4. Editing software (Adobe Suite etc)
5. Freelance photographer fees
6. Business cards and letterheads
7. Computers, laptops, tablets etc
8. Computer upgrades
9. Hotel costs for business trips
10. Office supplies and stationary
11. Travel costs for business trips
12. PO Box addresses and fees
13. Business-related postage
14. Prizes and giveaways
15. Photo shoot props
16. Some clothing (if for a job)
17. Office furniture
18. Professional advice
19. Computer/tech insurance
20. Online self-promotion costs
21. A percentage of home insurance
22. Blog add-ons and plug-ins
23. SEO products and services
24. Entertainment (if for reviews)
25. A percentage of the internet bill
Have you completed your tax return yet?
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