Expense Category
Office

What expense category does stamp duty come under?

There is no definitive answer to this question as the answer will depend on the business owner or finance team's accounting system and categorisation. However, some possible expense categories for stamp duty could include:

Legal and Professional Fees

Stamp duty is often considered a legal or professional fee, as it is a tax that is payable on certain legal documents. This is a common category for businesses to categorise stamp duty under.

Taxes

Another possible category for stamp duty is taxes. This is because stamp duty is a tax that is payable on certain transactions. This is a common category for businesses to categorise stamp duty under.

Other

Another possible category for stamp duty is other. This is because stamp duty can be considered a miscellaneous expense. This is a common category for businesses to categorise stamp duty under.

The information provided in this article does not constitute legal or financial advice and is for general informational purposes only. Please check with an attorney or financial advisor to obtain advice with respect to the content of this article.
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Audrey Carroll
Senior Manager, Accounting, Ramp

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