Expenses you cannot deduct as a business owner per Pub 535

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12 years ago

bribes and kickbacks
charitable and political contributions
demolition expenses or losses
dues to business, social, athletic, luncheon, sporting, airline and hotel clubs
lobbying expenses
penalties and fines you pay to a government agency
personal, living and family expenses
repairs that add to the value of your property or significantly increases its life