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posted Mar 30, 2025 9:37:16 PM

Where in turbtax can you file a 179 deduction for a new car you bought for your business? I cannot find where to input this type of deduction thanks!! : )

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Expert Alumni
Mar 31, 2025 5:28:50 AM

In order to claim vehicle expenses , you need to add a vehicle to your business; here are the steps in TurboTax Online:

 

  1. Navigate to Federal > Wages & Income > Self-employment income and expenses
  2. Edit your business 
  3. Choose add expenses for this work
  4. Choose Vehicle and Continue
  5. Vehicle now appears in the list of expenses, choose the pencil icon to the right of vehicle expenses
  6. Answer the interview questions about the vehicle, and enter the related expenses. Choose to take the actual expenses, not standard mileage. 
  7. Continue through interview until you reach How much do you want to deduct for the business use of this vehicle?, where you can take 179 deduction.