Is my cost to do a return shipment considered a business expense?

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Dumb question probably, but it's come up and I'm not sure how to handle it.

I purchased supplies for my self-employed occupation and I am doing an exchange with the company to return product that didn't work for my use case with something else that will. We made it a new order to keep my taxes clearer, and they will process a return on the original order. However, I paid for return shipping of the original supplies myself - my question is whether I am able to put this on my expenses for the business since it was business related? I have a receipt for it and all.

Thanks!

[MindyB · Accepted solution]

Yes.  Your un-reimbursed cost of return shipping for a business order is a legitimate business expense.  You can enter the cost of shipping in your expenses, just like you would for ordinary shipping costs.

Here is an article you may find helpful: Reporting Self-Employment Business Income and Deductions

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Thank you, and especially for the article!