What can Twitch streamers claim on tax in Australia?

Twitch streamers can claim their PC and gaming setup, monitors, peripherals, streaming equipment, microphones, webcams, lighting, home office expenses, internet costs, and accountant fees.

Are Twitch donations taxable in Australia?

Yes. Twitch donations, tips, and bits are all considered assessable income by the ATO and must be declared in your tax return.

Do I need an ABN to stream on Twitch?

If you are earning regular income from Twitch and operating as a business, you will likely need an ABN. CreatorTax can set this up for you and advise on the right business structure.

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Twitch streamer tax in Australia means declaring subs, bits, donations and sponsorships as assessable income while claiming your streaming setup. We map your income, claim your gear, and sort the US tax withholding properly. Subs, bits, donations, sponsorships and US withholding, streaming income is a maze, and we handle the lot.

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Deductions

What streamers can actually claim.

Your rig is a tax deduction. Here’s what a Twitch streamer can claim.

PC, GPU & upgradesYour streaming rig, graphics card and components.

Capture & stream gearCapture cards, encoders, stream decks and mounts.

Microphones & audioMics, interfaces, mixers and treatment.

Cameras & lightingWebcams, cameras, key lights and backdrops.

Overlays & emotesDesigners, overlays, emotes and alerts.

Games & softwareGames you stream, subscriptions and tools.

Internet & powerThe business-use portion, critical for streamers.

Home studio spaceA work-use portion of rent and running costs.

Travel & eventsConventions, collabs and creator meetups.

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How it works

How Twitch income is taxed.

Subs, bits & donations

Subscriptions, bits and donations are all assessable income, even when they feel like tips. Our Twitch streamer tax guide walks through every income type.

US tax withholding

Twitch may withhold US tax on your payouts. We claim it back or offset it so you’re not taxed twice.

Sponsorships & gear

Sponsor cash and gifted gear (at market value) both count as income, and big-ticket equipment is claimed through depreciation.

GST once you scale

Pass $75k turnover and you need to register for GST. See our GST guide for creators, and we handle the BAS for you.

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We handle the conversion, find every deduction, and a Chartered Accountant lodges your return with the ATO, start to finish in an average of four business days. No face-to-face, no judgement.

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