Can I use commission as a business expense?

[zjtaylor]

Is this allowed on my taxes? In the sense that we give a percentage of takings as commission each service to some locations.

[Bulk32]

Best to talk about any tax information with an accountant but yes commissions paid is very much a deductible expense. 

[Poplady1]

Yes unless you redirect that money to a nonprofit charity. Then you need to call the IRS and ask.

[nepavend]

Commission and payment to charities are normal business expenses. Absolutely deductible. Payments to charities are essentially commission also because its being paid to use their name, logo, and likeness, not like a donation to your church for example, which is a straight charitable donation.