Is Linear Tax Deductible? Yes — 100% Deduction for Self-Employed
100%
Deductible
Line 18
Schedule C
Office expense
Category
$8–$16/mo
Typical cost
Linear is a fully deductible business expense for self-employed individuals and single-member LLC owners who use it for work. Since it's essential software for issue tracking and project management, you can deduct 100% of your subscription cost on Schedule C. At $8–$16 per month, this is an easy win for your tax return.
Who qualifies?
You qualify if you're a self-employed individual, freelancer, or single-member LLC owner using Linear for legitimate business purposes—such as managing client projects, tracking development tasks, or organizing team workflows. If you use Linear exclusively for personal projects, only the business-use percentage is deductible.
How to claim it
- 1 Collect all Linear subscription receipts and invoices for the tax year.
- 2 Add up your total annual Linear costs.
- 3 Enter the total on Schedule C, Line 18 (Office expense) when filing your tax return.
Pro tip
If you use Linear for both business and personal projects, calculate the business-use percentage (e.g., 80% business, 20% personal) and deduct only the business portion. Keep a brief log showing how you allocated usage to defend your deduction if audited.
Source: IRS Publication 535: Business Expenses
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