I rode a motorcycle to commute for work. but motorcycle is not listed as a vehicle

[clerest-david]

I'm trying to get a write off for the use of my motorcycle to commute to a job I was working as a outside contractor. But "motorcycle" is not listed as a vehicle in Turbo Tax. How do I get my credits.

[JohnB5677]

Commuting is not a deductible expense unless you have a business. 

If you are a contractor (not W-2 employee) you must

• have a home office, and 
• prepare a Schedule C business tax return.

You can deduct mileage for a motorcycle; however, 

• You must keep records of mileage, fuel, and all other maintenance expenses, as well as depreciating the Motorcycle
• You will then be able to deduct the percentage of mileage used for business purposes.

[Hal_Al]

There is a deduction for business use of your motorcycle, but it is less than the car allowance. You have to use the actual cost method. Reference: https://www.everlance.com/blog/motorcycle-mileage-rate-deduction

EDITED 2/14/25 1:45PM PST

 But, what you describe would not qualify for a mileage deduction ("commute to a job I was working as a outside contractor"). 

To get the mileage deduction, your home office would have to be your "Principal Place of Business"(POB).  

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p587.pdf (page 3) POB defined

[AmeliesUncle]

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@Hal_Al wrote:

Motorcycles get the same mileage rate as cars. 

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No they don't.  The Standard Mileage Rate only applies to "automobiles" (which are usually 4-wheeled vehicles).