Agent & Manager Fees
Commissions and fees paid to talent agents, managers, and representation.
Tax Form
Schedule C, Line 10
Estimated Savings
$500-50,000/year
Income Level
How It Works
Commissions and fees paid to agents, managers, and other representation for your content creation business are fully deductible. This includes talent agent commissions, manager fees, MCN (Multi-Channel Network) fees, and any other representation costs related to securing deals and managing your career.
IRS Rules & Requirements
- Agent commissions are deductible as commission expense
- Manager fees and retainers are deductible
- MCN revenue share fees may be deductible depending on structure
- Must be for business representation
- Keep contracts and payment records
Real Examples
Talent agent 10% commission on brand deals = fully deductible
Manager monthly retainer of $500 = $6,000/year deduction
MCN fees for channel management = check contract terms
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not tracking agent commissions paid on deals
- Forgetting to deduct manager fees
- Not understanding MCN fee deductibility
Pro Tip
If your agent deducts their commission before paying you, you may need to report the gross amount as income and then deduct the commission as an expense.
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