Can I claim Amazon expenses if I paid with points?

Usually, you can only claim the part of the Amazon business expense that you actually paid for out of pocket.

In most U.S. tax situations, rewards points used like a rebate or discount reduce the amount you paid, so:

• 100% paid with points: usually $0 deductible
• Part points, part cash: usually you deduct only the cash portion

A few important caveats:

• This is generally true for standard credit card or store rewards that function like rebates.
• If the points were taxable when received (for example, some sign-up bonuses or other rewards reported as income), the treatment can be different.
• The exact answer can also depend on your country, business structure, and how the reward program is documented.

Best practice: keep the receipt showing the item price, the points applied, and the actual cash paid. For a business return, confirm the treatment with a CPA or tax professional if the amount is material or the points were taxed when earned.