Legal research databases
$15,000/year
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Short answer: Legal research databases — Software for delivering client services.
Legal research databases may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your professional services business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Legal research databases
$15,000/year
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Legal research databases — Software for delivering client services.
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Legal research databases may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your professional services business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Software for delivering client services.
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)
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