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Advertising and marketing for authors

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Can Authors Write Off Advertising and Marketing?

Short answer: Yes: ads, websites, business cards, and booking-platform fees are deductible for authors.

Keep invoices and platform statements.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s and platform tax summaries, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose.