AmyC
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Business & farm

Yes, you can. The IRS looks at the amount spent in each category and compares it to the averages for your industry. You can put it all in one box of other, it will just throw off the way the IRS looks at your return. As long as the net effect is the same and you have the paperwork in case of audit, you can do that. 

Of course, breaking things down makes it easier on the IRS and may save an inquiry later.

 

If it is a truly large task, I would put it all under "other expenses". If the IRS ever asks, mail them copies of the receipts.

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