Common Tax Deductions for Small Creative Businesses – BeautifulMesh

Common Tax Deductions for Small Creative Businesses

  • Supplies used in your final product (ribbon, work forms, signs, etc)

  • Supplies used to help you make your final product (scissors, mat, glue, shelving, office supplies, tape, boxes etc)

  • Coaching groups or shop review services

  • Camera equipment used solely for business purposes (tripod, Mevo, etc)

  • Advertising on social media or elsewhere (Facebook Ads, Etsy promoted ads, etc)

  • Promotional materials (business cards, signs, etc)

  • Shipping costs

  • Software programs used (ManyChat, Tailwind, Zoom, etc)

  • Virtual Assistant fees

  • Tutorials

  • Sam’s Club, BJ’s, or Costco membership fees

  • Etsy and/or website fees (hosting, domain name, transaction fees, credit card fees, etc)

  • Business license annual fee

  • Tax preparation or bookkeeping fees

  • Simple home office deduction ($5 per sq foot of your home office, up to 300 sq feet) or the original home office deduction (% of your home expenses)

    **This list is meant to be suggestions of possible deductions for your Etsy shop, however you should consult your CPA or tax preparer for information related to your tax account.

For more help with your Etsy shop or with your taxes, send me an email at beautifulmeshwreaths@gmail.com and let's chat!