Deductions
“I sponsor a local little league team and put my company logo on their jerseys, is that considered a charitable donation or an advertising write-off?”
Whether a little league sponsorship is treated as a charitable contribution or a business advertising expense often depends on the structure of the arrangement, the value of any promotional benefit received, and how the payment is documented. If the company logo appears on jerseys or other materials, that can suggest a marketing purpose, while any separate charitable element may be viewed differently. The organization’s status, the sponsorship agreement, and whether there is a clear exchange of promotional exposure are also common factors. In practice, the tax treatment can vary based on the facts and records kept. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
In your 90-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“I incurred massive personal credit card debt to fund my struggling business, is the crippling interest I pay on those cards tax deductible?”
“Can I deduct my new home office using the actual expense method without immediately triggering a red flag audit from the IRS?”
“I bought a heavy luxury SUV primarily for my real estate business, how does the Section 179 vehicle deduction actually work for passenger vehicles?”
“I use my personal cell phone extensively for my freelance work, what exact percentage of my monthly phone bill is safe to write off?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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