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Outdoor Seating Permit

$221-$663

Can You Write Off Outdoor Seating Permit?

Short answer: Outdoor Seating Permit — Restaurant Licenses & Permits for restaurants and food service

Restaurant licenses and permits are deductible business expenses. Liquor license fees, food service permits, and health inspections are ordinary business expenses under IRC §162. Licenses that last more than one year may need to be amortized. Recurring inspections and certifications are fully deductible. Music licenses (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) are deductible. Compliance costs and safety certifications are deductible. Proper documentation is required.

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