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Deductions Your Small Business Shouldn't Miss

 
Easily Overlooked Business Expenses
Here are some additional routine deductions that many business owners miss. Keep your eye out for them.
  • audiotapes and videotapes related to business skills
  • bank service charges
  • business association dues
  • business gifts
  • business-related magazines and books
  • casual labor and tips
  • casualty and theft losses
  • coffee and beverage service
  • commissions
  • consultant fees
  • credit bureau fees
  • office supplies
  • online computer services related to business
  • parking and meters
  • petty cash funds
  • postage
  • promotion and publicity
  • seminars and trade shows
  • taxi and bus fare
  • telephone calls away from the business

Note: Just because you didn't get a receipt doesn't mean you can't deduct the expense, so keep track of those small items and get big tax savings.

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