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Can You Write Off Sales Tax Collected From Customers?
Short answer: Sales tax you collect and send to the state isn't income or a deduction if you exclude it from gross receipts.
If you include it in receipts, deduct it as a tax paid.
Records to keep: Keep receipts or invoices, proof of payment, and a note of the business purpose for each expense.
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Tax Write-Off Rules
Sales tax you collect and send to the state isn't income or a deduction if you exclude it from gross receipts.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Sales tax you collect and send to the state isn't income or a deduction if you exclude it from gross receipts. If you include it in receipts, deduct it as a tax paid.
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