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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 4:37:34 AM

Can I deduct miles driven to auctions or stores where I procure my products to sell?

We are a resale business and were wondering if we can write off the mileage driven to auction and stores to procure the items we sell? And do we get to write the mileage off if we personally delivered an item?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:35 AM

Yes, you can as long as it is incurred to make money.

IRS allows business deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses.

The standard mileage rate for 2016 is 54 cents a mile. 

EDITED to add three pictures to show where to enter the Vehicle expenses. 

Last picture is for a 1065 return, first three were for Home & Business.

You click on Federal Taxes, then sub-heading Deductions, then go down the screen to Auto Expenses.  I have highlighted the areas in yellow.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:35 AM

Yes, you can as long as it is incurred to make money.

IRS allows business deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses.

The standard mileage rate for 2016 is 54 cents a mile. 

EDITED to add three pictures to show where to enter the Vehicle expenses. 

Last picture is for a 1065 return, first three were for Home & Business.

You click on Federal Taxes, then sub-heading Deductions, then go down the screen to Auto Expenses.  I have highlighted the areas in yellow.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:37 AM

Thank you!

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:38 AM

Where do these go under on the form?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:40 AM

In the Business section you will see three areas for business expenses:  the first one is Business Vehicle Expenses.  Let me know if you do not see it yet and I can post a picture for you.  thank you .

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:41 AM

I do not see it, and that would be great!

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:42 AM

see above in answer

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:44 AM

Thank you but my turbotax business does not look like that

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:46 AM

Sorry, are you doing a 1065?  1120? 1120S?  I can find that also.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:48 AM

1065

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:49 AM

OK give me a moment and I'll put in some pictures for a 1065

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:50 AM

look above now in question

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:37:52 AM

Thank you so much, that is it