Inventory Tax Deductions
Cost of goods sold (COGS) including inventory purchases, raw materials, and production costs. A major deduction for product-based businesses.
check_circleWhat You Can Deduct
- checkRaw materials and components
- checkWholesale product purchases
- checkManufacturing labor (direct)
- checkPackaging and labeling
- checkInbound freight and shipping
- checkStorage and warehousing costs
- checkInventory shrinkage and losses
- checkQuality control and testing
lightbulbTips for Keeping Records
- tips_and_updatesCOGS is calculated as: beginning inventory + purchases - ending inventory
- tips_and_updatesChoose between FIFO and LIFO accounting methods
- tips_and_updatesAnnual inventory counts are essential for accurate COGS
- tips_and_updatesDead stock write-offs can provide additional deductions
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