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Tax Deductible Business Expenses Checklist for Small Businesses
A plain-English checklist of common small business expense categories to track all year so nothing is missed at tax time.
Common categories to track
- Supplies and materials
- Software and subscriptions
- Advertising and marketing
- Phone and internet (business share)
- Mileage or vehicle costs for business trips
- Professional fees such as accounting or legal
- Training, courses and licenses
- Bank and payment processing fees
- Home office costs, if you qualify
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Save each receipt with the date, amount, vendor and business reason. A photo in a dated folder plus one line in a monthly log is enough for most small businesses.
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Rules differ by country and business type, so this list is general information, not tax advice. Bring your log to a tax professional once a year and let them decide what counts.
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