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Now that we are knee-deep in tax season, it seemed only fitting to share my 50 tax deductions for bloggers to help you get the most refund you can. Please remember any deductions you claim, and make sure you have a physical track record in your bank statements, receipts, or other methods. These expenses will help you if you’re a blogger.
Let’s preface this to say that I am NOT a tax advisor. However, I have taken many courses on taxes throughout my life. But PLEASE be sure to talk to your own tax advisor about any of these recommended tax deductions for bloggers and ensure they do apply to your personal blogging situation! Tax laws do change often.
Top Tax Deductions for Bloggers
- Website Maintenance fees
- Industry related Webinar fees
- Public Internet access fees
- Internet fees
- Further Education Classes
- Stock Photo purchases for the blog
- Search Engine Optimization fees
- Paid site submissions
- Domain Fees
- Hosting fees
- Website Design
- Website templates
- Cameras
- Memory Cards
- Business Cards
- Zip drives
- Photo printouts
- Business books
- printer ink and copier toner
- phone charging stations
- second phone lines
- Memberships to clubs (think blogging memberships like Influencer Society)
- Premium Plugin fees
- DVDs and CDs related to your blog
- Business Podcasts
- Magazine Subscriptions
- Books related to research
- Business logos and graphic design fees
- Office Supplies
- Online self-promotion fees
- Advertising Costs
- Photography fees
- Hotel costs for business trips
- Food for business trips
- Computer equipment insurances
- Computers
- Computer equipment and peripherals
- Data storage
- Cell phone
- Fees for other bloggers
- Cost of conferences, plus all related expenses
- PayPal fees
- Postage costs
- Prizes and Giveaways
- Business Furniture
- Client entertainment
- Business Checking expenses
- Business gifts
- Clothing and accessories
- TV cable or satellite bill (or streaming fees) if you’re like me and cover movie/TV entertainment on your blog.
Whenever you spend money on anything related to your blog, it can be considered a tax write-off. However, it’s important to ensure that you don’t claim more expenses than the profit you made (unless you have a valid reason that can explain the severe decline in profit), or if these expenses are something that you usually claim every year. This is especially applicable if you’re in your first year of business. By keeping these things in mind, you can make the most of tax deductions and save money.
A good example is my blog, and I can claim my TV streaming expenses because I cover many TV viewing topics on my blog for various streaming networks. Whereas, if I were a food blogger, I wouldn’t have the right to claim that expense, but I could claim the cost of the ingredients, the pots and pans, etc, for making the food I create on my blog. (But I’m not sure if a food blogger could claim the whole expense or a percentage since it’s highly unlikely they are just making the food for a blog post.)
As a blogger, it’s important to keep track of all your expenses incurred throughout the year. This record can help you consult with a tax advisor and identify ways to reduce the taxes you may owe for running your blogging business. By maintaining a diligent record of your expenses, you can ensure compliance with tax regulations and minimize your tax burden.
Talk to me in the comments:
What are some of the strangest things you’ve found as a tax deduction for your blog?
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Omg yes this is so good to know in the future when I hopefully start making money from my own blog. Thank you so much for sharing.
You are more than welcome. I hope it helps you know what to keep track of this year.
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I need to save this for next year’s tax season! Great details, thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome. I hope it helps you with your overall deductions next year.
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I never even thought of tax deductions on my blog. But it’s still got to grow, so I appreciate you mentioning these so I can keep them in mind.
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The information in this article is quite helpful for me. I am just starting to organize my year-end tax deductions and many of the ones listed here I had not thought of! Thanks.
I’m glad I was able to give you more to review. (Hint: If you use online services to do your taxes, you won’t see all the options you can claim as expenses unless you fully upgrade to the highest support you can get online.)
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Thank you for the tips and list. I don’t look forward to doing taxes but this post is very helpful as tax season approaches.
I USED to look forward to doing our taxes before all the rules changed so drastically. Now, I eagerly seek the help of professionals along the way.
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Oh, I’m saving this page. I didn’t even think about this. Really helpful.
I’m glad that you found this to be helpful. I hope it helps you gain the most from your tax refund this year.
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I know first year of business can be quite beneficial for tax time, but I didn’t know about a few of the deductions you mention. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome. I am glad I gave you a few more to consider with your tax advisor.
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Thanks for this post!!! I had been a tax preparer for many seasons. Being honest, not a big fan of the job haha. However, an interest in doing my own taxes and researching law for my own business. This post is a good reminder of all those subtle day to day things you may not realize contribute to your cost of doing business
Thank you for sharing your insight. Any additional tips you want to share feel free to add them. If you have posts on the topic, feel free to share links too.
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This is so helpful, especially since I recently launched my blog a few months ago. Some of these I wouldn’t have thought of—thanks so much for sharing!
You’re welcome. I hope it helps you this year.
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This is truly important information to know for sure. As bloggers, there are many tax deductions available for us but we aren’t aware about most of them. Thanks for shedding light on this topic!
You’re welcome. I hope you gained some ideas.
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I believe bloggers can also deduct mileage when they drive to get items at the store. Nice post!
Great addition to this list. You’re right they can deduct some transportation costs.
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I have never even thought of this! Great list of items to consider. Thank you for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #21 linkup. I hope to see you again next week sharing more posts, old or new. Have a great week.
You’re welcome. I hope you found some things that you may not have considered already.
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Ok this is the content I needed- I can’t wait to starting writing off my internet bill
Be sure your tax advisor agrees with it being something you can write off. I do know it’s something we can claim on our taxes.
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Crystal, thanks so much for sharing this great information with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.
Thanks for the article! Was helpful learning about tax deductions for bloggers.