Indie game developers tax write-offs
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What Can Indie game developers Write Off?
Short answer: Top write-offs: dev hardware, Unity or Unreal fees, asset store purchases, Steam Direct fees, playtesting, and the R&D deduction.
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.
Indie game developers tax write-offs
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Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Top write-offs: dev hardware, Unity or Unreal fees, asset store purchases, Steam Direct fees, playtesting, and the R&D deduction.
Business justification
Top write-offs: dev hardware, Unity or Unreal fees, asset store purchases, Steam Direct fees, playtesting, and the R&D deduction. Self-employed workers deduct these on Schedule C, cutting income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax; keep receipts and a mileage log.
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- Write-Offs by Job