merebee
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Deductions & credits

@IsabellaG 

 

Can you clarify if *continuing* education can count as a start-up cost?

 

For example, I took a basic coaching course which was the "minimum requirements" to start my coaching business -- I understand that this is *not* deductible.

 

However, I then opted to complete an addition certification program before launching my business, which was optional and not a minimum requirement to begin coaching. Can I count this as a start-up cost? Thank you for your help!