Can Makeup Artists Deduct Airbrush Machine Cleaning Solutions Separately From the Machine?

Yes — cleaning solutions used to maintain an airbrush machine are deductible as a supply expense, separate from the machine itself, which is typically deducted or depreciated as equipment. An airbrush machine is treated as equipment, since it's a higher-cost item expected to last for multiple years of client use, and depending on its cost, it may qualify for Section 179 to deduct the full price immediately or be depreciated over time instead. The cleaning solutions, brushes, and maintenance...