topic I’m a small business owner and I set up vendor events. I’m wanting to purchase a golf cart because you can’t move your vehicle on vendor days. Can I write that off? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I’m a small business owner and I set up vendor events. I’m wanting to purchase a golf cart because you can’t move your vehicle on vendor days. Can I write that off?

djnich1014 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:24:23 GMT

You can’t move your vehicle between 9am-5pm. That’s a very lengthy walk if I need to run grab something from my car. I want to purchase a golf cart new but only want to if I’m able to be credited back. Help

Re: I’m a small business owner and I set up vendor events. I’m wanting to purchase a golf cart because you can’t move your vehicle on vendor days. Can I write that off?

Bsch4477 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 05:07:21 GMT

IRS might argue that the cart has more to do with your personal convenience than your business.

Re: I’m a small business owner and I set up vendor events. I’m wanting to purchase a golf cart because you can’t move your vehicle on vendor days. Can I write that off?

TomD8 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:43:03 GMT

The IRS general rule: To be deductible, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary. An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted in your industry. A necessary expense is one that is helpful and appropriate for your trade or business.

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p535

Do you think an IRS auditor is going to accept a golf cart as "ordinary and necessary"?

Re: I’m a small business owner and I set up vendor events. I’m wanting to purchase a golf cart because you can’t move your vehicle on vendor days. Can I write that off?

Critter-3 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:39:28 GMT

If this was the only thing you use it for and/or you keep excellant usage records between personal/business then I could see this to be a valid business deduction in your situation. As already stated, if audited could you prevail in your position ? How much do you need to move other than yourself ? Would a motorized scooter/bike be just as suited ?