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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:25:29 PM

How can I get a standard deduction for the use of my vehicle for business? I have been claiming it since 2015 but turbo-tax defaults to manual?

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:25:31 PM

Once you’ve used the actual expense method for a particular vehicle, you are required to continue using that method to calculate vehicle expense deductions in future tax years. 

. The standard mileage rate cannot be used if you:


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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 1:25:31 PM

Once you’ve used the actual expense method for a particular vehicle, you are required to continue using that method to calculate vehicle expense deductions in future tax years. 

. The standard mileage rate cannot be used if you: