Business Expense Categories Checklist

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Overview

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Diagram

graph LR
  subgraph ops[Operating Expenses]
    rent[Rent]
    utils[Utilities]
    wages[Salaries and Wages]
    insurance[Insurance]
  end
  subgraph cogs[Cost of Goods Sold]
  end
  subgraph tech[Technology and Software]
    subs[SaaS Subscriptions]
    hardware[Hardware]
  end
  subgraph marketing[Digital Marketing]
    ads[Advertising Campaigns]
    promotions[Promotional Materials]
    research[Market Research]
  end
  subgraph services[Professional Services]
    legal[Legal]
    consulting[Consulting]
    accounting[Accounting and Taxes]
  end
  

Checklist

Step 1

Conclusion


Appendix

Note created on 2024-04-02 and last modified on 2024-04-23.

LIST FROM [[Checklist - Business Expense Categories]] AND -"CHANGELOG" AND -"04-RESOURCES/Checklists/Checklist - Business Expense Categories"

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Business Expense Categories

  • Home Office Costs: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/home-office-deduction

    • $5 per square foot
  • Utilities

    • Electricity
  • Legal:

  • Startup Expenses:

    • Marketing
    • Training
  • Office Supplies

    • Paper
    • Printer Ink
    • Janitorial and cleaning supplies
    • Computer Software and Subscriptions
    • Internet Hosting
    • Pens
  • Advertising:

    • Google Ads
    • Email Marketing Services
  • Website & Software:

    • Domain Name Server
    • Web Hosting
    • Maintenance
  • Business Insurance

    • General Liability Premium
  • Education:

    • Classes and workshops intended to improve skills in your business’s field
    • Subscriptions to professional publications
    • Industry-related seminars, webinars, and retreats
    • Books
    • Online Courses