If your LLC buys "TurboTax" for the indivual partners for them to do their tax returns, is that considered a business expense?

[danielle-51]

We are a small family business, taxed as a partnership, and usually buy  "TurboTax" for everyone.

Can this be considered a business expense?

Thank you.

[Anonymous_]

I'm not certain what you will accomplish by doing so as it would appear to be either compensation for services or a return of a capital (i.e., a distribution of property).

I will page @Rick19744.

[Mike9241 · Accepted solution]

not deductible since this would be a personal expense of the partners. if the partnership does pay, those payments could either be treated as a non-deductible expense or distribution. 

[Rick19744]

I agree with @Mike9241