Vendor category
What tax category is a LegalZoom charge?
A LegalZoom charge normally falls under Legal & professional services. This is because businesses typically use LegalZoom for services like document preparation, contract review, and business formation, which are considered professional services. If you're using LegalZoom for personal purposes, such as creating a personal will or trust, the charge would be a personal expense.
LEGALZOOM.COM INCCategory
6017Legal & professional services
Schedule C, line 17
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- Decided by
- a vendor rule
- Deductible
- Generally deductible
- Why
- matched seed rule 'legalzoom'
When a business purchases services from LegalZoom, it's typically for business-related purposes, like setting up a corporation or LLC, or creating employment contracts. These services are considered necessary for the operation of the business and are therefore categorized as professional services. In contrast, personal purchases from LegalZoom, such as creating a personal will or trust, are not deductible expenses.
It's worth noting that the type of service purchased from LegalZoom can affect the tax category. For example, if you're using LegalZoom for a business-related service, it will be categorized as a business expense. However, if you're using LegalZoom for a personal service, it will be categorized as a personal expense.
Personal vs Business
Be sure to distinguish between personal and business purchases.
Service Type Matters
The type of service purchased from LegalZoom affects the tax category.
Record Keeping
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Questions people ask
- What if I'm using LegalZoom for a personal purpose, but I'm using a business account?
- In this case, the charge would still be categorized as a personal expense, as the purpose of the purchase is personal, not business-related.
- Can I deduct the cost of creating a business contract with LegalZoom?
- Yes, the cost of creating a business contract with LegalZoom is a deductible business expense.
- How do I know if a LegalZoom charge is for a business or personal purpose?
- Check the description of the service purchased from LegalZoom to determine whether it's for business or personal purposes.
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