Transportation expenses for 1099 (UBER)

[justinkral]

I filled a 1099 and take Uber to and from work every day. Can the uber trips be an expense?

[HelenaC]

If you are self-employed, yes, you may deduct tips you pay to Uber Drivers.

To enter your business expenses: 

• Type Sch C in the search/find bar and click search/find.
• Click on Jump to Sch C.
• Click on start or Add Another Business.
• TurboTax will ask you a series of questions.
• At the 'Your xxxx Business' screen, scroll down to Business Expenses.
• To enter expenses like tips, cell phone and office supplies, click start/update next to Other Common Business Expenses. See the screenshot below.
• Scroll down to Other Miscellaneous Expenses and click start/update.See the screenshot below.
• Enter a description like, Driver tips and continue with the onscreen interview.

Related Information:

• What's the difference between self-employment income and other income?
• Where do I enter a 1099-MISC?
• Why am I paying self-employment tax?

[mee110]

in the business travel section it says do not include local transportation (buses, taxis) here..  where would these expenses be entered?

[HelenaC]

My the Let's write off some business expenses screen, Business travel lists air, train or bus fare. What program are you using and where are you entering this info, Schedule C (self-employed) or form 2106 (W-2 employee)?