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posted Jun 9, 2020 10:52:16 AM

vehicle milage with vehicle not registered to my name

I was wondering if I am allowed to claim vehicle milage for my vehicle that is not registered under my name. It is registered under my mothers name. However my vehicle business miles are significantly more than the vehicle expenses so I am hoping to be able to go the milage route. Thanks! 

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Level 15
Jun 10, 2020 5:30:18 AM

Since the standard mileage rate includes a portion representing the depreciation  you cannot use it on a vehicle you do not personally own.   Using mom's car is the same as leasing it so you must use the actual expenses option. 

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Level 15
Jun 9, 2020 1:36:18 PM

For the schedule C mileage deduction for self-employed persons, ownership of the vehicle used for business  is not a requirement, only the ability to be able to document the mileage (usually with a trip log that shows the date. start and end mileage, and reason for the trip) is necessary.

Level 15
Jun 9, 2020 5:31:11 PM

@macuser_22

For the schedule C mileage deduction for self-employed persons, ownership of the vehicle used for business is not a requirement,

Did you pull one of my stunts and get things backwards maybe?  According to Tax Topic 510:

To use the standard mileage rate, you must own or lease the car

and there's a number of other requirements under that, which do not apply to this post.

Level 15
Jun 10, 2020 5:30:18 AM

Since the standard mileage rate includes a portion representing the depreciation  you cannot use it on a vehicle you do not personally own.   Using mom's car is the same as leasing it so you must use the actual expenses option.