If you are regretting some of your expenses in this area, Uncle Sam is about to make you feel better.
Expenses incurred on behalf of a business are likely to be deductible.
First of all, these expenses need to be part of the current operating costs of running your business. If they are, the IRS considers them to be business expenses. Make sure, however, that these aren't costs you are supposed to capitalize. For instance, owners often incur expenses before a business even opens its doors. These start-up costs include costs for travel, advertising, research and training.