Invoice factoring rates vary depending on the net terms, risk, customer creditworthiness, and more. Typically, rates range from 1-5% per month, but can be as low as 0.5% or as high as 6%.
To be deductible, factoring fees must meet the IRS criteria of being ordinary and necessary expenses for the business. If the fees are deemed excessive or unnecessary, they may not be fully deductible.
Another document required for factoring is an accounts receivable aging report. This report lists out unpaid invoices, credit memos, and notes by date. Accounts receivable aging reports may also be referred to as a schedule of accounts receivable or just a schedule.
Your reporting of factoring expenses as a deduction Commissions, set-up fees, and other factoring expenses are all tax deductible. But the reporting method differs depending on whether you retain the ownership of your receivables or end up selling them to a factoring company as described above.
Average factoring costs fall between 1% and 5% depending on the factors above. Volume plays a huge part in calculating factoring rates.