topic Transportation expenses for 1099 (UBER) in Deductions & credits

Transportation expenses for 1099 (UBER)

justinkral — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:40:54 GMT

I filled a 1099 and take Uber to and from work every day. Can the uber trips be an expense?

If you are self-employed, yes, you may deduct tips you pa...

HelenaC — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:40:56 GMT

If you are self-employed, yes, you may deduct tips you pay to Uber Drivers.

To enter your business expenses:

Type Sch C in the search/find bar and click search/find.
Click on Jump to Sch C.
Click on start or Add Another Business.
TurboTax will ask you a series of questions.
At the 'Your xxxx Business' screen, scroll down to Business Expenses.
To enter expenses like tips, cell phone and office supplies, click start/update next to Other Common Business Expenses. See the screenshot below.
Scroll down to Other Miscellaneous Expenses and click start/update.See the screenshot below.
Enter a description like, Driver tips and continue with the onscreen interview.

Related Information:

in the business travel section it says do not include loc...

mee110 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:40:57 GMT

in the business travel section it says do not include local transportation (buses, taxis) here.. where would these expenses be entered?

My the Let's write off some business expenses screen, Bus...

HelenaC — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:40:59 GMT

My the Let's write off some business expenses screen, Business travel lists air, train or bus fare. What program are you using and where are you entering this info, Schedule C (self-employed) or form 2106 (W-2 employee)?