where do i claim mileage deduction

info116 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:29:08 GMT

how do i include business mileage

Re: where do i claim mileage deduction

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:54:16 GMT

Are you self-employed? Your business mileage goes on your Schedule C with other business expenses.

Re: where do i claim mileage deduction

LeticiaF1 — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:19:14 GMT

You can only claim mileage deduction if you are self-employed. As xmasbaby0 mentioned, your mileage expense would go on Schedule C. The IRS gives you two options for claiming your vehicle expenses. The two options are:

Actual expenses- they include gasoline, maintenance, repairs, tires, insurance, registration fees, licenses, depreciation, or lease payments. ‌You can only claim a portion of the expenses that are business-related.

Standard mileage rate- To use the standard mileage rate, you must own or lease the car. If you lease a car, you must use the standard mileage rate method for the entire lease period (including renewals) if you choose the standard mileage rate for your first year. ‌The standard mileage rate for business use of vehicles in 2024 is 70 cents/mile. ‌If you use the standard mileage rate, you can also deduct interest on an auto loan, registration and property taxes, fees, and parking and tolls as long as they are business related.

As you enter the information in TurboTax the program will help you decide which method is more advantageous for you. See the following TurboTax help articles for more information:

To enter your Schedule C:

Continue your return
Go to Schedule C
On the question, Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? Answer yes
Continue the interview until you get to your vehicle expenses

For more information see the following TurboTax help articles:

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where do i claim mileage deduction

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Re: where do i claim mileage deduction

Business Use of Vehicles

What self-employed expenses can I deduct?

Where do I enter Schedule C?