[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-7141":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"7141","What are some examples of business related expenses I can deduct?","An expense must be \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=11784\">ordinary and necessary\u003C/a> to your business to be deducted on your return. We'll help you know whether or not you can deduct something. Remember, you're not allowed to deduct a business expense twice. If you've already entered a certain expense once, don't enter it here as well. The following is a list of business-related expenses you may be able to deduct:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Advertising\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Commissions and fees\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Contract labor\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Depletion\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Employee benefit programs\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Insurance\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Mortgage interest\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Other interest\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Legal/professional services\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Office expense\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Pension/profit-sharing plans\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Equipment rent\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Repairs and maintenance\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Supplies\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Taxes and licenses\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Business travel\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Utilities\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Wages\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Meals\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>",1777391479643]