I am using Home and Business 2018. When I enter vehicle, it never asks how much 179 deduction I want to take. How do I get that screen to come up?

[carter-low]

When I enter the information for the business vehicle I purchased in 2018 the system never gives me the opportunity to enter the amount of 179 deduction I want to take.  How do I get that screen to come up?

[HelenaC]

After you enter your mileage information, continue until you get to Now let's select your vehicle deduction screen. 

Select I want to enter my actual expenses without estimating them first.  

• Once you enter actual expenses, you'll eventually be asked to put in your cost for the vehicle, and then the 179 option will show up. 

Related information: 

• What is a Section 179 deduction?

[Edited 4-9-19|11:54 am PST] Added screenshots.

[carter-low]

That is the problem.  The 179 option screen does not show up after I've entered all the actual vehicle expenses.

[HelenaC]

Was it 1) Purchased (not leased) for business use; 2)Used more than 50% in your business;

[carter-low]

Purchased (cash) and Used 90% for business

[carter-low]

Sorry, this was pilot error.  I incorrectly entered the mileage number so it was less than 50%. My bad.

[HelenaC]

No, worries. I'm glad you figured it our. 🙂

[men8521]

Hi.  I have the same situation, but I am entering more than 50% mileage. the 179 screen / question is not showing.

[HelenaC]

If you want the 179 screen to come up, try entering a lower mileage amount. Behind the scenes, TurboTax is calculating the depreciation (not section 179) on your car. If the mileage is higher than your actual expenses and depreciation, the 179 screen won't generate.

[men8521]

Thank you Helena. The screen now shows for me.