Do More Web & Search Tax Deductions Bloggers Should Be Aware Of Share Pin Email Print Web & Search Running a Website Best of the Web Search Engines Safety & Privacy by Susan Gunelius A marketing communications specialist who writes about branding through blogs. Updated July 30, 2018 If you make money from your blog and you live in the United States, you must claim that income on your tax return. There are deductions you can take on your tax return as a blogger to lower your tax liability, particularly if it is your sole source of income. Other deductions exist for bloggers who work out of their own homes. Of course, it's always best to seek the advice of a tax professional to ensure you qualify for any and all deductions based on your individual tax situation. The following list provides a general idea of deductions to be aware of and consider as you prepare your tax return. 01 of 10 Internet-Related Expenses Rob Daly/Getty Images As a blogger, you may be able to deduct your internet-related expenses. For example, you may be able to deduct: Hosting fees for your blogDomain name registration feesInternet access feesBlogging software feesImage or music downloads for your blog 02 of 10 Computer Equipment Westend61 / Getty Images You may be able to deduct: Your computerUpgrades such as memory upgradesLaptop computerWireless routerNew keyboard, mouse, and monitorSoftware (for example, photo editing software, accounting software, tax preparation software)Web cameraDigital camera 03 of 10 Communications-Related Expenses Hero Images / Getty Images Many of the communications-related equipment and tools you use to run your blog could be deductible, including: Second phone line for your business or fax machineFax machineCellphone callsLong distance callsSmartphone 04 of 10 Office Equipment Erik Von Weber / Getty Images Traditional office items can be deductible such as: DeskChairsLightsFile cabinets 05 of 10 Supplies and Stationery Copyrights @ Arijit Mondal / Getty Images Little supplies can add up quickly. Keep track of the receipts as these items may be deductible: Business cardsLetterheadEnvelopesPaper clipsStaplers and staplesPaperPost-itsFolders 06 of 10 Advertising, Promotion, and Design Getty Images/Klaus Vedfelt Most bloggers invest in design, advertising or promotions each year. Remember to deduct applicable expenses such as: Blog design (custom blog, header)Advertising designLogo, letterhead designAdvertising placementContest prizesPromotional giveaways Paid site submissionsSearch engine optimization services 07 of 10 Travel and Entertainment Hero Images / Getty Images If you attend blogging conferences or meetings, you can most likely deduct those expenses: Conference feesHotel charges while away on business related to your blogDining charges while away on business related to your blogEntertainment for clients you take out related to your blogTransportation when it relates to business for your blog 08 of 10 Professional Association Memberships and Periodicals MoMo Productions / Getty Images Many bloggers belong to professional associations related to the topic of their blog or to blogging itself. Professional dues may be deductible. Similarly, periodicals and books that you purchase to help you learn and grow could be deductible, including: Professional association duesBooks, magazines, online subscriptionsProfessional website memberships 09 of 10 Office Space and Related Expenses Shannon Fagan / Getty Images If you work out of your home to conduct your blogging business, you may be able to deduct the rent for your office space from your tax return. Alternatively, if you work from your home, you may be able to deduct a portion of your household bills for that space if you use that space solely to conduct your blogging business. Expenses in this category could include: RentElectricityWaterNatural gasSecurity 10 of 10 Miscellaneous Other Expenses Getty Images/Wavebreakmedia There are a multitude of little out-of-pocket expenses that you may be able to deduct as a blogger. Consider the following as you prepare your tax return: Costs to reuse photos or images owned by another person or entityHeadshots used on your blog, website or marketing materialsPostagePost office box if you use one solely for your blogging businessSafe deposit box if you use one solely for your blogging businessFees for professional services such as a lawyer or accountant Continue Reading