Is there anything better than kicking back with a perfectly-chilled glass of your best artisanal beer? What if we told you that you could tax money on your taxes just from crafting that fine brew?
It’s true! Simply by claiming write-offs of all your ordinary business expenses on your tax return, you can hop back on your savings game and keep more of your hard-earned wages fermenting in your wallet.
At Keeper, we make saving money easy, by compiling all the best write-offs for brewers in one place. It’s the yeast we could do!
Schedule C, Box 38 (COGS)
All ingredients used to brew beer (or make wine) are considered tax write-offs.
Schedule C, Box 38 (COGS)
Filtration systems, malt mills, and other equipment required to brew beer are write-offs.
Schedule C, Box 21
Any maintenance or repairs needed for your equipment to operate are fully deductible
Schedule C, Box 13
Each year you can deduct the depreciation on equipment like your cameras and lenses.
Schedule C, Box 22
Bottles and cans to package your beer can be deducted from your taxes.
Schedule C, Box 8
Ad campaigns on Google, Meta, TikTok, and more are all deductible on your taxes.
Schedule C, Box 8
Business cards, brochures, service menus, and flyers promoting your business are deductible.
Schedule C, Box 27a
Classes you take to enhance your skills after getting your license are tax write-offs.
Schedule C, Box 27a
Keeping up with the latest trends and techniques with books and courses can be written off.
Schedule C, Box 8
Squarespace, Wix, GoDaddy, and other website service fees are fully tax-deductible.
Working as a brewer might involve hopping around town for a number of reasons: picking up brewing supplies or meeting with a vendor or client. If you drive for those things, remember to write off vehicle expenses.
Schedule C, Box 27a
Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
Schedule C, Box 27a
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
Schedule C, Box 13
If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
Schedule C, Box 22
Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
Schedule C, Box 15
Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.
Schedule C, Box 9
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.
If you venture away from your own brewery for food or drinks with mentors, partners, or fellow brewers, you can write the cost off as a business meal — as long as the purpose of the meeting is to talk shop.
Schedule C, Box 24b
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
Promotion and continued learning are two big success factors for self-employed people. You might need to travel to a beer festival to sell your product or to an industry conference or workshop to network and learn about industry trends. When you do travel for work, remember that you can write off associated costs.
Schedule C, Box 24a
Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
Schedule C, Box 24a
When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write offs.
Schedule C, Box 24a
When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!
Why might a brewer work from home and get to claim home office expenses on their taxes? A few examples include working on client development, industry research, and managing paperwork and finances, and storing supplies — or inventory — at your place.
Schedule C, Box 18
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.
Schedule C, Box 21
You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
Form 8829
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
Form 8829
Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
Form 8829
It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? You water bill counts.
Schedule C, Box 25
Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!
