are recognized (reflected?) as expenses reducing sales proceeds in the tax return...

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How Do I Know Which Expenses are Tax Deductible?
Even persons who choose to itemize deductions on the annual tax return may ... Generally, a tax deductible expense normally meets three basic qualifications.
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deductible on the income tax returns
claim a deduction for ....expenses on your tax return.