DianeC958
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Deductions & credits

You can only claim as a deduction the amount you actually paid for the item.  

 

For example, you purchased a ream of paper that costs $12 but you have a reward you applied that reduced the cost to $10.  $10 is the amount you can deduct.

 

Link with more information about Taking Business Tax Deductions

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