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Software & SubscriptionsFull Deduction

Social Media Scheduling Tools

Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, and other content scheduling platforms.

Tax Form

Schedule C, Line 18

Estimated Savings

$50-500/year

How It Works

Social media management and scheduling tools used for your content business are fully deductible. This includes platforms like Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, and similar services. Analytics tools and link-in-bio services also qualify.

IRS Rules & Requirements

  • Subscription costs are deducted in the year paid
  • Must be used for business social media management
  • Analytics and reporting tools also qualify
  • Link-in-bio services (Linktree, etc.) are deductible
  • Keep subscription records and receipts

Real Examples

Later subscription at $180/year = fully deductible

Buffer Pro at $120/year = fully deductible

Linktree Pro at $60/year = fully deductible

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Forgetting to deduct smaller scheduling tool subscriptions
  • Not deducting analytics and reporting tools
  • Missing link-in-bio service subscriptions

Pro Tip

Even free tools often have paid upgrades worth deducting. Track all your creator tool subscriptions in a spreadsheet for easy tax time.

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