I use my personal vehicle for work. It broke down and needed a new motor. Am I able to claim repairs since I use my vehicle for work?
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Sorry---no, that is a personal expense unless you are self-employed and enter business expenses on a Schedule C.
Generally, you cannot claim expenses related to your vehicle if you use it to commute to work. However, if you use your car for something like Lyft or Uber, you might be able to claim repairs for your personal vehicle if you use it for work, but there are specific conditions to meet:
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