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Franchise Amortization

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Can You Write Off Franchise Amortization?

Short answer: Franchise Amortization — OBBBA 2026 New Deductions

Amortization of franchise rights (Section 197).

Records to keep: Keep receipts and document business use. Deductible if ordinary and necessary for your trade or business.