Conference & Event Attendance
VidCon, TwitchCon, and other industry conference tickets and expenses.
Tax Form
Schedule C, Line 24a
Estimated Savings
$200-3,000/year
IRS Reference
Publication 463
Income Level
How It Works
Conference and industry event attendance is deductible when it has a legitimate business purpose. For content creators, this includes VidCon, TwitchCon, Playlist Live, industry conferences, and similar events. Registration fees, travel, lodging, and 50% of meals are all deductible.
IRS Rules & Requirements
- Event must have legitimate business purpose
- Registration/ticket fees are fully deductible
- Travel and lodging to attend are deductible
- Meals during the conference are 50% deductible
- Document business activities and networking at event
Real Examples
VidCon ticket at $500 = fully deductible
Hotel for 3-night conference stay at $600 = fully deductible
Flight to TwitchCon at $350 = fully deductible
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not documenting business purpose of attendance
- Deducting 100% of meals (only 50% is deductible)
- Not keeping registration receipts
Pro Tip
Keep a log of people you met, meetings attended, and business discussions at the conference. This documents the business purpose if ever questioned.
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