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Photographer Tax Deductions 2026
Every deduction the IRS allows for your profession. Tracking these expenses could save you between $4,000 and $12,000 this year.
Equipment
Camera bodies (Section 179)
one-time100% Deductible
Lenses
one-time100% Deductible
Lighting equipment
one-time100% Deductible
Memory cards, batteries, accessories
variable100% Deductible
Camera bags & cases
one-time100% Deductible
Drone (if used for work)
one-time100% Deductible
Software & Storage
Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop
$240 / yr100% Deductible
Cloud storage (Backblaze, etc.)
$99 / yr100% Deductible
Photo delivery platforms (Pic-Time)
$180 / yr100% Deductible
Portfolio website
$200 / yr100% Deductible
Business & Travel
Mileage to shoots
variable$0.67/mile (2026 IRS rate)
Venue rental for studio
variable100% Deductible
Props and backgrounds
variable100% Deductible
Second shooter fees
variable100% Deductible
Business insurance (equipment)
$800 / yr100% Deductible