Referral bonuses
$25–$5,000
Can You Write Off Referral bonuses?
Short answer: Referral bonuses — Hiring costs for drivers.
Referral bonuses may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your logistics / trucking / delivery / last-mile business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Referral bonuses
Typical range: $25–$5,000
Logistics / Trucking / Delivery / Last-Mile
Marketing & Advertising
Driver Recruitment
Referral bonuses — Hiring costs for drivers.
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Business justification
Referral bonuses may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your logistics / trucking / delivery / last-mile business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
Write-off library
Driver Recruitment
Hiring costs for drivers.
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 (Depreciation)
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