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Starting Your Business/Keeping Tax Records

What are Business Expenses

Amortization

You may be able to amortize and deduct each year a part of certain capital expenses. Amortization allows you to recover these expenses similar to straight-line depreciation. It also allows you to write off expenses that are not ordinarily deductible.

How to Deduct Amortization


Important References:

Publication 535                      Business Expenses
Form 4562                              Depreciation and Amortization
Instructions for 4562
Form 1040 (Schedule C)      Profit or Loss from Business