https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/minivan-for-nanny-babysitter/01/430265#M177246 <P>We are deciding between TurboTax and a CPA.&nbsp; We hired a nanny / babysitter, have made our tax payments. (100% legit with her)&nbsp;</P><P>My question: We bought a minivan for her to drive 100% of the time with our kids. What are our tax implications? She is the SOLE driver, we have our own cars. Can I write if off as an expense?<BR /></P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:43:49 GMT jktint1105 2019-06-04T21:43:49Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/minivan-for-nanny-babysitter/01/430265#M177246 <P>We are deciding between TurboTax and a CPA.&nbsp; We hired a nanny / babysitter, have made our tax payments. (100% legit with her)&nbsp;</P><P>My question: We bought a minivan for her to drive 100% of the time with our kids. What are our tax implications? She is the SOLE driver, we have our own cars. Can I write if off as an expense?<BR /></P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:43:49 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/minivan-for-nanny-babysitter/01/430265#M177246 jktint1105 2019-06-04T21:43:49Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/no-all-of-the-driving-and-activities-for-driving-the-mi/01/430273#M177249 <P>No.&nbsp; All of the driving and activities for driving the minivan are for your children which is a personal expense and not an allowable deduction.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P><P>The only miles that could be used is for medical doctor appointments or charitable miles if either of those apply.&nbsp; If those can be used on itemized deductions you could take those miles, but otherwise no personal use for the children would be deductible on the tax return.</P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:43:50 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/no-all-of-the-driving-and-activities-for-driving-the-mi/01/430273#M177249 DianeW 2019-06-04T21:43:50Z