RyanH2
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Deductions & credits

You will deduct the mileage in vehicle expenses. Just be sure that you choose the standard mileage rate for the deduction, instead of actual expenses. For job-seeking mileage you can only claim the standard mileage rate.

To Enter Your Vehicle Expenses:

1. Select "Federal" at the top of the page

2. Select the "Deductions & Credits" sub-tab

3. Scroll down to "Employment Expenses" and select "Show More"

4. Select "Start/Revisit" next to "Job-Related Expenses"

5. Select "Edit" next to your occupation(Or enter it when asked)

6. Continue through the next few screens answering questions until you are asked to enter your vehicle info

7. Continue to enter your mileage

You can find more helpful info at this IRS link: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc511.html

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