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Writer / Blogger Tax Deductions 2026

Every deduction the IRS allows for your profession. Tracking these expenses could save you between $1,800 and $5,200 this year.

Tools & Subscriptions

Grammarly Premium

$144 / yr
100% Deductible

Hemingway App

$20 / mo
100% Deductible

Scrivener

$59 / mo
100% Deductible

WordPress / Ghost hosting

$200 / yr
100% Deductible

Research tools (Ahrefs, etc.)

$990 / yr
100% Deductible

Stock photo subscription

$120 / yr
100% Deductible
Education & Research

Books related to your niche

$300 / yr
100% Deductible

Online writing courses

$200 / yr
100% Deductible

Magazine / journal subscriptions

$150 / yr
100% Deductible

Research trips (if documented)

variable
100% Deductible
Business Operations

Email marketing (Mailchimp, etc.)

$240 / yr
100% Deductible

Editor / proofreader fees

variable
100% Deductible

Virtual assistant fees

variable
100% Deductible

Estimated Annual Savings

$1,800 – $5,200

Based on an average writer / blogger income of $75,000 in the 22% tax bracket.