Deductions & credits

there's no way to enter 2023 info in the 2022 file unless you want a potential mess on your hands when you go to do 2023. if you will be an employee, the vehicle will have no tax benefit (maybe state). you say they purchased it in their name. whose name is on the title? if it's theirs you don't own it so thus if even if an independent contractor you would not be entitled to depreciation.   and if they put your name on the title, in effect making a gift to you most likely they need to file a gift tax return.