What Can a Tattoo Artist Write Off?

Tax Deductions for Tattoo Artists

• Tattoo artists can write off the cost of their supplies, equipment, and any other business expenses. They can also write off the cost of any classes or seminars they take to improve their skills.
• Expenses commonly written off include ink, needles, studio supplies, rent for home offices and studios, merchandise, work-related travel and more. Using an accountant to help file tax returns can ease the process.

Reporting Income and Taxes

• If you’re considered self-employed, you may have put more work into providing proof of income.
• Charges for medical tattoo services are not subject to retail sales tax.

Home Office Write-offs

• If you work from a dedicated home workstation, don’t forget to claim home office write-offs.
• Home office furniture can be written off using: Schedule C, Box 18.

Business Relationship and Tax Deductions

• The cost of renting booths, ink, and needles can be deducted as a business expense in some scenarios.
• Tattoo artists in the UK usually work for themselves and income is not solely from tattoos.

Licensing and Apprenticeship

• A tattoo license is necessary to become a tattoo artist.
• The apprenticeship process for aspiring tattoo artists can be demanding.

Setting Up a Tattoo Shop

• Registering a tattoo shop as an LLC under Florida Law is important for efficient business representation.