The IRS recently updated their Tax Cuts & Jobs Act guide which outlines qualifying advertising and business related expenses. The full list is available in 56 page IRS Form 535 Business Expenses, for use in preparing 2019 returns.
I have outlined the expenses I found helpful to know about, especially as the owner of a small business. Please refer to IRS Form 535 for the full details. Additionally, the nonprofit, SCORE, is a good resource for digging deeper on this and other related issues for business owners.
- Business Use of Your Home
- Advertising
- Education
- Web/App Design and/or Development
- Print Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Google Ads
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Ads
- Display Banner Ads
- Influencer Ads
- Email Marketing
- Newspaper, Magazine, TV, and Radio Ads
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An Answer to the Collision of Generative AI into the Design Industry
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Westlake, Sacramento Video
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47th Annual Historic Home Tour: East Sacramento
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A Quick Run Down History Lane: The Illustrious Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance
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Interactive Map of North Tahoe
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Who Is Winning The Global EV Race?
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