Can file a deduction on paying for Lyft

williamsash0150 · ‎January 31, 2026

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 31, 2026

No. The costs of commuting to and from work or to and from school are not deductible, whether you drove, took public transportation, used rideshares, or flew or ferried there.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

AnnetteB6 · ‎January 31, 2026

If you are self-employed (not a W-2 employee) and you are traveling away from home for your business, then the cost of your Lyft ride could be considered a business travel deduction.

Otherwise, if the Lyft was used to commute to work, then it is not deductible as shared in the answer by xmasbaby0.

@williamsash0150

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"