PKTD for Photographers

Best Expense Tracker for Photographers (2026)

Photography is a gear-heavy, project-based business. Between camera bodies, lenses, editing software, studio time, and travel to shoots, your deductible expenses are large and scattered — and the CRA expects records for all of them.

PKTD captures each purchase on your iPhone, reads the amount and tax, and sorts it by category so your accountant sees a clean picture instead of a year of mixed personal and business spending.

What photographers can usually deduct

Camera gear & equipment
Bodies, lenses, lighting, tripods, and accessories — larger purchases are usually claimed through capital cost allowance.
Software & subscriptions
Editing suites, cloud storage, your portfolio website, and stock/asset libraries.
Studio & space
Studio rent or the home-office share if you edit and meet clients from home.
Travel to shoots
The business-use portion of mileage, flights, and accommodation for on-location work.
Props, wardrobe & rentals
Set props, backdrops, rented gear, and second-shooter or assistant payments.
Insurance & licensing
Equipment and liability insurance, plus any business registration.

How PKTD keeps you tax-ready

  • On-device scanning. Receipt images are read on your iPhone — they never leave your device.
  • GST/HST captured. PKTD pulls the sales tax out of every receipt so input tax credits are easy.
  • Mileage tracking. Log business kilometres alongside the fuel and maintenance receipts that back them up.
  • Smart categories. Each expense is sorted automatically, ready to map to your tax lines.
  • One-tap export. Hand your accountant a clean CSV instead of a shoebox of paper.

Photographers: frequently asked questions

Can I deduct my camera and lenses?
Yes, when used for your business. Higher-value gear is generally claimed over several years through capital cost allowance rather than expensed all at once. PKTD keeps the original purchase receipts so the cost base is documented.
Are software subscriptions like Adobe deductible?
Subscriptions used to run your photography business are generally deductible as ongoing expenses. Scanning the receipt or invoice keeps a clean monthly record.
How do I separate business and personal spending?
Scan business receipts into PKTD as you go and categorize them. At tax time you export only your business expenses, with GST/HST already broken out.

This page is general information, not tax advice. Deduction rules and limits change — confirm your situation with the CRA or a qualified advisor. See our disclaimer.

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