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amberpropro23162
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December 4, 2022
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I just bought a car, I am a 1099, can I deduct this because I am using the car for 80% business?

  • December 4, 2022
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Bsch4477Level 15
Level 15
December 4, 2022

You can either deduct mileage or 80% of actual expenses on your Sch C. 

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Mike9241Level 15
    Level 15
    December 4, 2022

    please also note there are questions on schedule C  about your auto usage including keeping a written log of business mileage. failure to do so might allow the  IRS to disallow all or part of your auto deduction if audited. 

    Mike9241
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      TomD8Alumni - Champ
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      December 5, 2022

      TurboTax has an instructional page on business use of a vehicle:

      https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/small-business-taxes/business-use-of-vehicles/L6hi0zzzh

      **Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
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