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Cashback & rewards on your books

Why the cashback and points you earn aren't taxable revenue, and how we record them.

Cashback & rewards on your books

Credit-card cashback, points, and statement credits aren't sales — so they aren't taxable revenue. We record them separately (as a rewards or non-operating item) so they don't inflate your income.

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What this article will cover

  • Why rewards aren't revenue
  • How statement credits that pay down a balance are handled
  • Where these show up on your reports
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