Is are stripe fees tax deductible a valid tax write-off?

Stripe fees qualify as a deductible business expense under the category of 'ordinary and necessary' expenses incurred in the course of running a business. These fees are typically considered a cost of doing business, similar to other payment processing fees. Deductibility applies when the fees are directly associated with business transactions. However, if the fees are reimbursed by clients or are personal in nature, they are not deductible. For example, a freelance graphic designer who uses Stripe to process client payments can deduct the fees charged by Stripe as a business expense. It is important to ensure that these fees are not double-counted if they are included in the gross income reported.