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Deductions & credits

It depends if you are an employee or self-employed, which will determine if you are eligible to take the deductions as a truck driver. 

 

From TurboTax Tips for Truck Drivers:  

 

Who can claim truck driver tax deductions?

If you're an employee of a trucking company and receive a W-2 at the end of the year, unfortunately, none of your job-related expenses are tax-deductible. If you're a self-employed driver, on the other hand, you can deduct expenses related to your work.

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