Yo, ink masters and piercing pros! It’s me — your friendly, slightly caffeinated bookkeeper, here to drop some knowledge bombs that’ll save you money. Because let’s be honest — you’re too busy lining, shading, and making people look badass to worry about tax deductions. But guess what? Uncle Sam doesn’t care how many awards you’ve won at the last convention — if you’re missing these deductions, you’re just giving him a bigger tip than that guy who asked for his 37th touch-up.
💉 1. Supplies: The Real MVPs
Gloves? Check. Needles? Check. Enough ink to turn a small army into a walking art gallery? Double check. If it’s part of keeping your clients safe and making their tattoos or piercings look fire, it’s deductible.
Pro Tip: Save those receipts like you save that client’s design for “next time.” Spoiler alert: They’re not coming back… but your deductions will.
📸 2. Portfolio Photos: Because If It’s Not on Instagram, Did It Even Happen?
Taking killer before-and-after shots? Uploading them to Instagram so your followers can comment “🔥🔥🔥” a thousand times? That’s marketing, baby — and guess what? It’s deductible!
Bonus Points: If you’re buying a fancy new camera to make sure every pore shows in those healed close-ups, write that bad boy off too. Because nothing says “professional” like crystal-clear photos of someone’s elbow ditch.
🛒 3. Merch & Swag: Wear Your Brand, Write It Off
Selling T-shirts, stickers, or that one hoodie design that everyone needs after getting tattooed? If you’re making or selling merch, that’s a marketing expense! And yes, you can deduct the cost.
Hot Tip: Even if you end up giving a hoodie to your mom (who proudly tells everyone at Bingo about your shop), the production cost still counts.
✈️ 4. Conventions: Where You Go Broke to Make Money
Traveling to conventions where you tattoo until your hand cramps? Booth fees, travel expenses, and even that questionable gas station burrito you grabbed at 2 a.m. on the way home — it’s all deductible.
Pro Tip: Mileage adds up fast. Track those miles like you track how many clients say, “I want something small and simple” right before showing you a full sleeve idea.
🎧 5. Shop Vibes: Music, Scents, and Good Times
Life Hack: Create a “Tax Deduction Vibes” playlist and let your playlist literally pay for itself. Just make sure it’s better than that one client’s playlist that was 8 hours of lo-fi beats and whale sounds.
🛋️ 6. Waiting Area Makeover: Because First Impressions Matter
Did you upgrade your waiting area to make it more ‘Instagrammable’? New chairs, wall art, and even that fancy plant you keep forgetting to water — all deductible.
Hot Take: If your waiting area is comfy enough to make clients stay longer and get that extra piercing while they wait? You’re basically a financial genius.
💡 7. Professional Services (Yes, Me!)
You’re a master with a tattoo machine, not a calculator. Paying a bookkeeper (like yours truly) to keep your numbers tight? That’s deductible too. And honestly, I’d rather you stick to tattooing skulls and mandalas while I handle the boring stuff — trust me, it’s a win-win.
🎯 Final Thought:
If you’re skipping these deductions, you might as well tattoo “Overpaying on Taxes” across your forehead. And we both know you’d never let a client make that kind of mistake.
So next time tax season rolls around, don’t ghost your bookkeeper. Hit me up, and I’ll make sure you’re claiming every dollar you’ve earned — because the only thing that should be painful in your shop is the tattoo needle, not your tax bill.
💸 Until next time — keep those lines clean, your books balanced, and your deductions flowing! 💸
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