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posted Jun 4, 2019 7:49:43 PM

If I'm self employed and use my bicycle for work, can I deduct bicycle maintenance costs?

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Jun 4, 2019 7:49:44 PM

If you use your bike exclusively for work, you can deduct all of the maintenance expenses.

If not, you should prorate your expense for business miles.

To enter your bike maintenance fees in TurboTax Self Employed:

Type in schedule c in the search box, top right of your screen

Click on the first category Jump to schedule c link

Follow the prompts and online instructions

Arrive at the Your Business page

Scroll down to the Business Expense category

Click start or update next to Other Common Business Expenses category

Arrive at the Let's write off some business expenses page

Scroll down to the Repairs and Maintenance category

Click Start or Update to make your entry