27 Tax Write-Offs for Adult Entertainers
NAICS business codeYour NAICS business code is a six-digit string of numbers that shows the type of work your business does. NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System. When you do your taxes, you'll enter it in Box B of your Schedule C.713900
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It’s true: from lube to camera equipment to costumes, any ordinary purchase you make for your career as an independent adult entertainer can be included as a write-off on your tax return.
That's why we’ve gathered all your best write-offs together in one place. Whether you're a dancer or a domme, an adult film actor or an OnlyFans creator, we want to empower you to save. Because not all accountants need to hire an accountant.
Costumes for photoshoots, dance performances, or acting gigs are write-offs.
This applies to clothing you can't reasonably wear outside of work. Everyday clothes don't qualify, even if you only wear them on the job.
Write off your camera, tripod, ring light, and any other equipment you use to create content.
Makeup you use while performing (plus makeup remover!) counts as a write-off.
Ad campaigns on Google, Meta, TikTok, and more are all deductible on your taxes.
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
Write off AI tools you use to edit videos, music, transcripts, or podcasts.
If you have an agent represent you, write off their fees or commissions.
Any props you may use while performing, shooting, or acting can be written off.
The cut that OnlyFans, Stripe, or other payment processors take from your earnings is deductible.
Pay for editors, social media managers, or assistants you hire to help run your business is deductible.
Pay any one contractor $600 or more in a year and you'll need to file a Form 1099-NEC for them.
Dance, pole, or other industry classes and workshops that sharpen your craft are deductible.
This covers training that maintains or improves skills for the work you already do. Courses that qualify you for a new trade or profession are not deductible.
If you drive for work ...
If you drive a car to pick up costumes or makeup, meet a client, or get to a club or shooting location, you can write off a portion of your car expenses.
Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible — if you use the actual expense method. The standard mileage rate already covers them.
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are deductible if you use the actual expense method. Take the standard mileage rate instead and they're already baked into your per-mile deduction.
If you discuss work at a restaurant ...
Networking is likely a big part of your job as an adult entertainer. But remember, business meals count as write-offs! The food or drinks you grabbed with fellow entertainers, agents, venue owners, photographers, lawyers, or producers can be deducted from your taxes.
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off — 50% of the tab.
If you leave town for work ...
If you take the train to another town to meet with a client, or fly to an out-of-state industry conference, or head to an on-location shoot, remember to write off your travel-related expenses.
Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write-offs.
When you're traveling for work, your meals are 50% deductible — takeout included. (Long-haul truck drivers subject to DOT hours-of-service rules can deduct 80%.)
If you work from home ...
Is your dedicated workspace in your home? You can write off home office expenses, including supplies or software you buy to manage orders, produce content, or advertise and market your business.
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs. Anything over about $2,500 gets depreciated on Form 4562 instead of written off all at once.
Repairs just for your home office are 100% deductible. Repairs to the rest of your home count too, prorated by your business-use percentage on Form 8829.
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? Your water bill counts.
You need internet to do your job! If you claim a home office, deduct it prorated on Form 8829 along with your other utilities. Internet you pay for on the road, purely for work, is 100% deductible.
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