Teleprompters

Teleprompter hardware and apps that help you deliver scripted content professionally.

Tax Form

Schedule C, Line 22

Estimated Savings

$50-500/year

Best for

YouTubeTikTokInstagram

Income Level

Just Starting (<$25k)Growing ($25k-$100k)Established ($100k+)

How It Works

Teleprompters help content creators deliver scripted content smoothly while maintaining eye contact with the camera. This includes physical teleprompter hardware, teleprompter apps and software subscriptions, tablet mounts, and beam-splitter glass. Both hardware and software teleprompter solutions are deductible business expenses.

IRS Rules & Requirements

Physical teleprompter hardware is deductible as equipment
Teleprompter app subscriptions are deductible as software
Under $2,500: Expense immediately using de minimis safe harbor
Must be used for business content creation
Keep receipts for both hardware and software purchases

Real Examples

Parrot teleprompter for smartphone at $100 = fully deductible

Professional beam-splitter teleprompter at $400 = fully deductible

Teleprompter Pro app subscription at $100/year = fully deductible

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Forgetting to deduct teleprompter software subscriptions
Not deducting mounting hardware and accessories
Missing deduction for tablet/phone mounts used with teleprompter

Pro Tip

Teleprompter apps on your phone or tablet are often subscription-based - don't forget to track and deduct these recurring charges as software expenses.

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