Ad Spend Pass-Through
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Can You Write Off Ad Spend Pass-Through?
Short answer: Client ad spend managed by agency (tracked separately).
Ad Spend Pass-Through may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your marketing / pr / creative agencies business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Ad Spend Pass-Through
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Marketing / PR / Creative Agencies
Marketing & Advertising
Ad Spend Pass-Through
Client ad spend managed by agency (tracked separately).
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Business justification
Ad Spend Pass-Through may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your marketing / pr / creative agencies business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Ad Spend Pass-Through
Client ad spend managed by agency (tracked separately).
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
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