Try using the steps below to claim the standard mileage deduction, instead of actual expenses.
To change your vehicle expense deduction method:
1. Select "Business" at the top of the screen
2. Choose "Continue", then "I'll choose what
I work on"
3. Select "Start" next to "Business Income
and Expenses"
4. Select "Edit" next to your business name
5. Scroll down to Business Expenses
6. Now select "Start/Revisit" next to "Business
Vehicle Expense"
7. Select "Edit" next to your vehicle(or enter the
information when asked to)
8. Continue until you arrive to the screen asking for mileage and
make any changes
9. Continue answering the questions until you are asked "Do
you want to see if your actual vehicle expenses give you a bigger deduction?".
Here you can decide to use actual or the standard deduction.
Note: If you deducted your actual expenses the first year, you cannot
switch to the standard mileage deduction this year.
For more information on claiming your mileage, visit this link: Business Use of Vehicles
