Professional Fees

This expense category generally applies to fees paid to accountants, bookkeepers and attorneys. This would include legal fees your attorney charges you to file legal documents. There may be other types of professionals that could fall under this category, such as architects. This would not include fees paid to medical doctors.

What are Commissions and Fees

The expense category of commissions and fees should cover fees you pay to other professionals such as a real estate agent, or if you pay a referral fee to a person who finds a customer or client for your business.

This category should not include sales commissions paid to a sales person who regularly works for you.

Fees would include recording fees such a notary fee, title recording fees or a registration fee. Also fees you pay to take out permits with City or County offices can fall here.