Guitar strings and picks
$50-$300/yr
Can You Write Off Guitar Strings and Picks?
Short answer: Yes: consumable instrument supplies are deductible for working 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.
Guitar strings and picks
Typical range: $50-$300/yr
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Yes: consumable instrument supplies are deductible for working musicians.
Business justification
Yes: consumable instrument supplies are deductible for working 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