Business Tax Deductions from A to Z

Common Business Expenses You Can Deduct

1. Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax Expenses

You can deduct expenses for a bookkeeper, accountant, CPA, or tax adviser to help you manage your finances and deal with tax issues.

2. Advertising Expenses

Deducting expenses for advertising and marketing.

3. Books, Magazines, Software

Deducting costs for business reference books, magazines and professional journals, and business-necessary software.

4. Car and Truck Expenses

Deducing expenses for business use of a vehicle.

5. Commissions and Fees

Deducting commissions to sales people and fees to independent contractors.

6. Disability Tax Deductions and Credits for Employees, Customers

If you make changes to your workplace for disabled employees or customers, or if you hire disabled workers, you may be eligible for these tax deductions or credits.

7. Dues for Clubs and Organizations

Deducting Dues for Business-related Clubs and Organizations

8. Employee Education and Training Expenses

Deducting the cost of employee education and training expenses

9. Employee Benefits

Deducting the costs of providing employee benefits, such as health plans and retirement savings plans.

10. Employee Expenses (Other)

Don't forget other employee expenses, from wages to awards and recognition, and expenses for employee travel. Use this list to make sure you don't miss anything.