vehicle repairs

[jperez2872]

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?

[xmasbaby0]

Sorry---no, that is a personal expense unless you are self-employed and enter business expenses on a Schedule C.

[SabrinaD2]

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:

• Eligibility: If you’re self-employed, you typically can deduct expenses for the miles you drive or for the actual automobile costs for business purposes.
  • You can calculate your driving deduction by adding up your actual expenses or by multiplying the miles you drive by the IRS’s standard mileage rate.
  • The per-mile rate for 2024 is 67 cents per mile. The rate increases to 70 cents per mile for 2025.

For more detailed information, you can check out these resources:

• IRS: Business Use of Car
• TurboTax: Are Car Repairs Tax Deductible?