Prize box and student rewards
$50-$300/yr
Can You Write Off Prize Box and Student Rewards?
Short answer: Yes: small prizes and incentives for students are classroom supplies.
K-12 teachers, aides, counselors, coaches, and principals working 900+ school hours a year deduct up to $300 above the line, and from 2026 can itemize more.
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.
Prize box and student rewards
Typical range: $50-$300/yr
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Yes: small prizes and incentives for students are classroom supplies.
Business justification
Yes: small prizes and incentives for students are classroom supplies. K-12 teachers, aides, counselors, coaches, and principals working 900+ school hours a year deduct up to $300 above the line, and from 2026 can itemize more.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job