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"Can I legally deduct my business expenses from my personal taxes?"

As an AI language model, I am not a licensed attorney, and I cannot provide legal advice or create legal documents. However, as a general guide, you may be able to deduct your business expenses from your personal taxes under certain circumstances. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows for the deduction of "ordinary and necessary" expenses incurred while conducting a trade or business.

To qualify for this deduction, you must be self-employed or an independent contractor, which means that you are responsible for paying your own taxes and filing a Schedule C with your personal tax return. Additionally, the expenses must be directly related to your business; they must be reasonable in amount and must have been incurred during the tax year.

However, there are some limitations and exceptions to this rule. For example, if your business expenses exceed your business income, you may not be able to deduct all of them. Additionally, certain expenses such as those for personal use or entertainment are not deductible.

To ensure that you are deducting your business expenses correctly, you should consult with a licensed attorney or a tax professional who can provide you with personalized advice based on your specific circumstances.