Car used for business. Auto damage claim deductible. Can we deduct with IRS?

[doritamarie]

If car used for business and we have other business related expenses such as mileage, etc. that were deductible and the car had to be fixed to still use for business purposes can we deduct the out of pocket claim deductible?

[DDollar · Accepted solution]

If you use the actual cost method (as opposed to the standard mileage deduction) you can include the out of pocket repair costs along with gas, insurance, maintenance etc.  But if you are using the standard mileage deduction, you cannot deduct any part of the repair.  I recommend you calculate the deduction for the business use of your vehicle both ways and use the one that gives you the largest deduction.  That said, the standard mileage rate is a lot easier.