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Musician / Artist Tax Deductions 2026
Every deduction the IRS allows for your profession. Tracking these expenses could save you between $2,000 and $8,000 this year.
Instruments & Equipment
Instruments (guitar, piano, etc.)
one-time100% Deductible
Recording equipment (audio interface, mics)
one-time100% Deductible
Amplifiers & PA equipment
one-time100% Deductible
Music software (Logic Pro, Ableton)
$200 / mo100% Deductible
Plugin subscriptions
$500 / yr100% Deductible
Instrument maintenance & repairs
variable100% Deductible
Distribution & Marketing
DistroKid / TuneCore (distribution)
$36 / yr100% Deductible
Spotify for Artists tools
variable100% Deductible
Website & EPK hosting
$200 / yr100% Deductible
Album artwork & graphic design
variable100% Deductible
Music videos (production costs)
variable100% Deductible
Performance
Travel to gigs
variable100% Deductible
Performance wardrobe (stage specific)
variable100% Deductible
Union dues (AFM, etc.)
$200 / yr100% Deductible
Recording studio rental
variable100% Deductible