YouTubers earn self-employment income. Calculate your exact tax bill — and every deduction available to reduce it.
TurboTax Self-Employed handles Schedule C, 1099-NEC, platform income, and every creator deduction automatically. Guaranteed max refund.
File with TurboTax Self-Employed →All YouTube income = self-employment: AdSense, sponsorships, Super Thanks, memberships, and merch profits are all Schedule C income. You'll owe 15.3% SE tax on top of income tax.
Equipment is fully deductible (Section 179): Cameras, microphones, lighting, computers — deduct in the purchase year. A $5,000 camera rig saves $2,000+ in taxes.
Home studio deduction: If you film at home, the percentage of your home used as a dedicated studio is deductible. A 10% home office = 10% of rent/mortgage deductible.
Must pay quarterly taxes: If you'll owe $1,000+ this year, you must pay quarterly. Q1: April 15, Q2: June 16, Q3: Sept 15, Q4: Jan 15, 2027.
Research & streaming subscriptions: Netflix, Disney+, Spotify — if used for content research, these are deductible as business expenses.
IRS rate: 70 cents/mile for 2026
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