topic Can I write off my Uber/Lyft rides to and from work? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Can I write off my Uber/Lyft rides to and from work?

sweetluzy — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:02:08 GMT

I use uber/lyft M-F to get to and from work. Can I write this expense off?

No. This is a nondeductible commuting expense. If there a...

Phillip1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:02:09 GMT

No.

This is a nondeductible commuting expense. If there are Uber trips that are errands from one work location to another, you could deduct those Uber rides. However, you would need to keep a record that says the amount, date, and business purpose for your Uber expenses.

Re: No. This is a nondeductible commuting expense. If there a...

NataliyaK — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:25:52 GMT

So where do I deduct it?

Re: No. This is a nondeductible commuting expense. If there a...

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:27:21 GMT

@NataliyaK You do NOT get to deduct the cost of using Uber, etc. to go to work. The cost of commuting to work is not deductible. period.

Re: No. This is a nondeductible commuting expense. If there a...

stitchesmoon14 — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:23:36 GMT

where would I list the expenses. What area

Re: No. This is a nondeductible commuting expense. If there a...

BrittanyS — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:46:49 GMT

Unfortunately, commuting costs are not tax deductible, so you will not included them on your Federal Tax return. Commuting expenses from driving from home to work, no matter how far you drive to get to work.

For more information on commuting expenses, see the link below:

Commuting Expenses

@stitchesmoon14