Can Freelance Photographers Deduct Their Camera Gear?

Yes — cameras, lenses, and other equipment used for paid photography work are deductible, but how you deduct them depends on the cost and whether the IRS treats the purchase as a one-time expense or something you write off gradually over several years. Smaller gear purchases, like memory cards, batteries, and camera bags, are typically deducted in full the year you buy them. Bigger purchases, like a camera body or a $2,000 lens, may qualify for Section 179, which allows you to deduct the full...