Freelance journalists tax write-offs
Varies
What Can Freelance journalists Write Off?
Short answer: Top write-offs: recorders, travel for stories, research databases, press credentials, and a home office.
Self-employed workers deduct these on Schedule C, cutting income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax; keep receipts and a mileage log.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose for each expense.
Freelance journalists tax write-offs
Varies
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Top write-offs: recorders, travel for stories, research databases, press credentials, and a home office.
Business justification
Top write-offs: recorders, travel for stories, research databases, press credentials, and a home office. Self-employed workers deduct these on Schedule C, cutting income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax; keep receipts and a mileage log.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job