JillS56
Expert Alumni

Business & farm

Yes, you can deduct promotional giveaways as an advertising/promotional expense.  The IRS states that advertising and promotional costs are deductible because they are part of the cost of doing business, just as are items such as payroll, raw materials, leased commercial space, and property taxes.  You can only deduct the cost of the giveaway.

 

Small Business Advertising and marketing costs