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Business Tax Deductions

  • advertising
  • bad debts from sales or services (for those using accrual accounting)
  • bank fees on business accounts
  • car and truck expenses
  • commissions and fees depreciation
  • cost of goods sold
  • dues for trade associations and other not-for-profit, business-related
  • organizations
  • employee benefits
  • gifts to customers, suppliers, etc.
  • insurance (casualty and liability)
  • interest
  • legal and professional services
  • meals and entertainment
  • office expenses
  • pension and profit-sharing plans
  • publications
  • rent or lease expense
  • repairs and maintenance
  • services performed by independent contractors
  • supplies and materials (not included in cost of goods sold)
  • travel expenses
  • utilities
  • wages of employees