corporate expenses

Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These costs may wind up being nondeductible both by an officer and the corporation unless proper steps are taken. This issue is more likely to arise in connection with a financially troubled corporation. Deductible vs. nondeductible expenses In general, you can’t deduct an expense you incur on behalf of your corporation, even if it’s a legitimate “trade or business”