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Okay here is my situation...
I'm currently developing and selling games/applications for blackberry smarthphones. I use a few different websites to sell my applications. Each website takes 20-40% commission from each sale.
Now is that 20-40% commission considered a business expense? If so could I write it off? I've asked a few people (non accountants, but self employed) and I get yes and no's all the time.
Does anyone know if this is considered a business expense. I personally think it is because they are taking 20-40% of my revenue from my product, in return they bring me more sales. I see it no different then advertising really.
If I wouldn't be able to write it off would I be able to send the company a 1099 or something like that? They've taken close to 6 figures from me in commission and I'm just trying to increase my deductions as much as possible. I will be getting my own accountant close to the end of the year / start of next year but I'm just curious.
Thanks
I'm currently developing and selling games/applications for blackberry smarthphones. I use a few different websites to sell my applications. Each website takes 20-40% commission from each sale.
Now is that 20-40% commission considered a business expense? If so could I write it off? I've asked a few people (non accountants, but self employed) and I get yes and no's all the time.
Does anyone know if this is considered a business expense. I personally think it is because they are taking 20-40% of my revenue from my product, in return they bring me more sales. I see it no different then advertising really.
If I wouldn't be able to write it off would I be able to send the company a 1099 or something like that? They've taken close to 6 figures from me in commission and I'm just trying to increase my deductions as much as possible. I will be getting my own accountant close to the end of the year / start of next year but I'm just curious.
Thanks