Google Local Services ads
$4,000/year
Can You Write Off Google Local Services ads?
Short answer: Google Local Services ads — Marketing to win new jobs.
Google Local Services ads may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your contractors / construction / trades business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Google Local Services ads
$4,000/year
Contractors / Construction / Trades
Marketing & Advertising
Contractor Advertising
Google Local Services ads — Marketing to win new jobs.
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Business justification
Google Local Services ads may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your contractors / construction / trades business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
Write-off library
Contractor Advertising
Marketing to win new jobs.
Documentation to keep
- Receipts, invoices, or bank/credit card statements
- Written business purpose and date of expense
- Logs or apps tracking business use when mixed personal/business use applies
Tax references
Schedule C (Form 1040)
Form 4562
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