Content Creator Tax Hacks
easy
low risk
1-2 days (purchase timing decision)
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Updated 2025-12-07
Buy Equipment Before September 30 for Double Depreciation
Purchase equipment before Sept 30 for full year depreciation. After = half. Save ₹50K-2L annually
Potential Savings
₹50,000-2,00,000 annually
Time Required
1-2 days (purchase timing decision)
Complexity
easy
Legal Status
fully legal
Applicable to:
Content Creator
YouTuber
Influencer
Photographer
Videographer
Digital Creator
Freelancer
Business Owner
Professional
What is This Hack?
Purchase business equipment (cameras, laptops, lights) before September 30 to claim full year depreciation (40% for computers, 15% for others). Buy after Sept 30 and you only get half depreciation in Year 1, losing ₹50K-2L in immediate tax savings
Key Benefits
- Potential savings: ₹50,000-2,00,000 annually
- Implementation time: 1-2 days (purchase timing decision)
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
Related Topics
depreciation
equipment purchase
tax planning
timing strategy
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laptop
content creator
business expense
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