Self-employed individuals can typically write off just about any kind of subscription as long as it helps them run their business. But since the IRS doesn’t really have a set list of
deductible subscriptions, it really depends on what you do for work.
A freelance legal consultant might pay for a membership at a local law society for research and networking purposes. This membership fee can be written off. But if a self-employed
artist pays for the same membership just because they are interested in going to law school, that expense is not tax-deductible.
This is because every subscription that is written off must be essential to your current business, and not to a career you are looking to pivot into. If you use an app like
Flyfin, an A.I. will scan your linked expenses and find every tax deduction you can use.
If you want more specific advice, you can reach out to the team of CPAs who are experts in 1099 taxes, and are available 24/7. They can also help you by preparing and filing your federal and state tax returns.