Can I claim small business start up expenses paid in 2017 on my 2018 return if I didn't claim them in 2017?

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Yes, you can. You will be asked for start-up expenses and can deduct up to $5,000 from 2017 and then the remaining will need to amortize (the program will help you do that).

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