List of Tax-Deductible Expense Categories for Many Small Business Industries
What expense categories should I use for my business?
Pick expense categories that match how your business really works. That makes reports and tax returns much easier to put together. Common categories include advertising, bank fees, contract labor, insurance, office supplies, professional services, rent, repairs, software, travel, utilities, wages and depreciation.
Tracking expenses the same way every time helps you:
- Spot possible tax-deductible business expenses
- Prepare accurate financial statements and tax returns
- Keep an eye on spending and control costs
- See how your business is really doing
- Keep organized records in case of an audit
Why use our industry lists?
Each list is built for your type of business and includes helpful subcategories with examples under most categories. You’ll know exactly where a purchase belongs, like whether a phone bill goes under Utilities or Office Expenses. No more guessing, and your books stay consistent month after month.
Use your list on its own or as a ready-made starting point in Big E-Z Books+. It loads your industry’s categories so you can categorize transactions, track cash flow, run reports and send invoices, all in one place.
Find an expense-category list for your industry
Choose the business, profession, organization, or activity that best matches your needs. Or, have us create a customized version of Big E‑Z Books+ for your specific industry.
Home & Trade Services
Nonprofits, Clubs & Community Organizations
Personal Finance & Property Management
Retail, Food & Product Based Businesses
Transportation & Delivery Services
Put Your Expense Categories to Work With Big E‑Z Books+
Big E‑Z Books+ helps small-business owners track cash flow, send invoices, organize transactions, and manage their books with confidence.
