Video Editing Software
Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other editing tools.
Tax Form
Schedule C, Line 18
Estimated Savings
$200-800/year
Best for
Income Level
How It Works
Video editing software subscriptions and purchases are fully deductible as business expenses. This includes industry-standard tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and any plugins or add-ons you use for editing.
IRS Rules & Requirements
- Software must be used for business purposes
- Subscriptions are deducted in the year paid
- One-time purchases can be deducted fully or depreciated
- Plugins and add-ons are also deductible
- Document business use if also used personally
Real Examples
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription at $55/month = $660/year deduction
Final Cut Pro one-time purchase of $299 = full deduction
Premiere Pro plugins totaling $150 = full deduction
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to track monthly subscription payments
- Not deducting plugin and template purchases
- Missing the deduction for software upgrades
- Not keeping receipts for software purchases
Pro Tip
If you use Adobe Creative Cloud for both business and personal, estimate the business use percentage (usually 80-100% for creators) and document it.
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