If business advice is provided by a professional services provider, it is likely to fall into the category of professional services expenses. This would be the case if coaching is used to help the company achieve specific objectives. A business coach would be deductible. A PayPal receipt should be sufficient to determine that the amount was paid, but it would also keep a copy of your contract or agreement to prove that you are the previous type of coach.
If you have employees who work for your company, you can choose to offer an educational assistance program where your company pays the cost of employee training and education. If you cover these costs, you can request them as additional benefits. To deduct these expenses, they must be reasonably related to your business. These educational expenses include those necessary to meet minimum educational requirements and qualify for your current employment, trade, or business.
Work-related education costs are fully deductible when they add value to your business and increase your experience. When it comes to making deductions, most business owners are well aware of the expenses that the Internal Revenue Service considers “ordinary and necessary for businesses.” For example, if you purchase business advice and consulting for your RTO, you can request a deduction for the full price of the advice. However, if your coach is a life coach, a coach who advises you on both business and personal matters, only the business portion of your fee will be tax-deductible. They are all teaching and training resources that help you grow your business and grow as a business owner.
