NAICS code: 711510
Whether you are a model who is modeling in person, for brand promotion at trade fairs, as a runaway, or individually being featured in short films or photoshoots, it will be considered for tax write-offs. Initially, when the tax season is around the corner, your modeling career may seem pricey, but here are some write-offs that can be applied. Keep track of these items and see how helpful they will be.
💄 Beauty services
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Hair treatments makeup or beauty supplies used for work are partly deductible.
👩🏫 Coaching & classes
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Any expenditure from a modeling coach to train you in relevant work is a write-off.
💸 Agency commissions
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 10
If an agency hires you, you can deduct a commission from every show or shoot.
🎥 Camera equipment
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 22
Any equipment you use to shoot promotional tapes, portraits, and more can be written off.
👤 Headshots
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Getting professional headshots done to book acting and model gigs can be written off.
💻Editing software
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18
If you have subscriptions and licenses for Photoshop, Lightroom, and other software, it can be deducted.
🌐 Website & hosting fees
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
👙Costumes & accessories
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
Costumes for photoshoots, dance performances, or acting gigs are write-offs.
📱Phone, laptop, accessories
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 27a
If buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it’s partially deductible.
😎 Self-promotional materials
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 8
Audition tapes, portfolios, business cards: write off anything you use to promote yourself.
📱 Social media tools
Write it off using: Schedule C, Box 18
Write off the tools you use to create assets, schedule posts, or pull analytics.