Custom musician earplugs
$150-$300
Can You Write Off Custom Musician Earplugs?
Short answer: Yes: hearing protection used on stage is deductible equipment for musicians.
Self-employed people deduct ordinary and necessary business costs on Schedule C, which lowers both income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
Custom musician earplugs
Typical range: $150-$300
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Yes: hearing protection used on stage is deductible equipment for musicians.
Business justification
Yes: hearing protection used on stage is deductible equipment for musicians. Self-employed people deduct ordinary and necessary business costs on Schedule C, which lowers both income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job