Many of your business expenses can be written off as a deductible expense. A list of some are below:
Advertising
Bad debts
Bank charges
Books
Car and truck expenses
Commissions to sales staff
Donations
Dues
Educational expenses
Freight costs
Insurance
Interest costs
Laundry/cleaning
Legal and professional fees
Licenses for business
Lodging
Maintenance
Meals/Entertainment of clients
Office supplies
Pensions
Postage
Printing costs
Property taxes
Rent
Repairs
Sales taxes collected
Telephone
Travel
Uniforms
Utilities
Wages paid
This list is not all inclusive but gives you a general idea of the types of expenses in your business that are deductible for tax purposes.
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