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June 5, 2019
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As a freelance photographer (sole proprietor), I give Christmas gifts to my best clients, usually in the form of Starbucks gift cards. Are those gift cards deductible?

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Best answer by JohnW15

Yes, they are.  However, the deduction is generally limited to $25 per client, per year (plus incidental expenses, such as packaging and mailing).

Please see "$25 Limit" on page 14 of IRS Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses  for more information.

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June 5, 2019

Yes, they are.  However, the deduction is generally limited to $25 per client, per year (plus incidental expenses, such as packaging and mailing).

Please see "$25 Limit" on page 14 of IRS Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses  for more information.

mike47Author
June 5, 2019
Very helpful, thanks so much!