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Feb 26, 2021 12:27 AM UTC
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Deductions

I'm a truck driver, I'm purchasing a truck to become an owner operator. Can I deduct the loan payments.

    Alumni - Intuit
    Feb 26, 2021 1:07 AM UTC

    If you get paid on a W-2 form as opposed to a form 1099-NEC, then you cannot deduct the costs of operating your truck. In other words, if you are self-employed then you can deduct the costs of operating your truck.

     

    As far as deducting the loan payments, however, you would not deduct the whole payment but you could deduct the interest portion of each loan payment. Also, you can enter the truck as an asset and deduct the cost of the truck over time, as well as gas, repairs and insurance.

     

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    Alumni - Intuit
    Feb 26, 2021 1:07 AM UTC

    If you get paid on a W-2 form as opposed to a form 1099-NEC, then you cannot deduct the costs of operating your truck. In other words, if you are self-employed then you can deduct the costs of operating your truck.

     

    As far as deducting the loan payments, however, you would not deduct the whole payment but you could deduct the interest portion of each loan payment. Also, you can enter the truck as an asset and deduct the cost of the truck over time, as well as gas, repairs and insurance.

     

    **Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post. **Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"