You would not deduct anything for the value of the gift certificates (except the actual cost of the certificate itself if there was a cost for printing, etc.).
The gift certificate when redeemed will reduce your income because the patron using the certificate will not pay you, but they will receive goods or services in exchange for the certificate. You will still incur expenses for those goods or services.
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