[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-7034":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"7034","What if I earn money from running a blog?","Income you receive for running a blog is generally considered \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=7030\"> self-employment\u003C/a> income and is reported on \u003Ci>Schedule C\u003C/i>. You're required to report this income generating activity on your tax return.\r\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\nYou can, however, take deductions to help offset that income; some common deductions bloggers take include:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Home office deduction\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Office supplies\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Website fees\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Conference fees\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\nIf you're unsure if your income is self-employment income, use the IRS \u003Ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-have-income-subject-to-self-employment-tax/\" target=\"_blank\">Interactive Tax Assistant\u003Cspan class=\"append_external\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>to determine whether your income is subject to self-employment tax.",1777391570036]