You should not claim anything you were reimbursed for. Mileage deductions are generally for the Self-Employed. At the end of the year, did you get a 1099 (you are self-employed) or a Form W-2 (you are an employee)? TurboTax Deluxe doesn't handle self-employed tax returns, it does handle employee tax returns.
For employees, you can't deduct employment related expenses. See Can employees deduct any job-related expenses? Only those 4 situations qualify for a vehicle mileage deduction.
If you’re self-employed or own a business, enter your business-related expenses on Schedule C instead.
For vehicle expenses (that you were not reimbursed for) you can choose the actual costs (oil, tires, repairs, gas, etc.) OR the standard mileage deduction. Standard Mileage vs. Actual Expenses: Getting the Biggest Tax Deduction. That links explains the difference.
But again, this deduction is available to the self-employed or the following employees:
- Armed Forces reservist
- Qualified performing artist
- Fee-basis state or local government official
- You're disabled and have impairment-related expenses
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