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You would be eligible to deduct the expenses or mileage related to Uber. You would not be able to deduct any expenses related to your regular employment or personal use of your vehicle.
Also, if you are taking the standard mileage deduction, you would not be able to claim insurance or gas expenses. You would claim one or the other.
Do not confuse the standard deduction with the standard mileage deduction. The standard deduction is $12,000, $18,000 or $24,000 depending on your filing status on your 1040 and is not related to your vehicle expenses. The standard mileage deduction is based on the miles driven for business and is reported on your Schedule C.
You would be eligible to deduct the expenses or mileage related to Uber. You would not be able to deduct any expenses related to your regular employment or personal use of your vehicle.
Also, if you are taking the standard mileage deduction, you would not be able to claim insurance or gas expenses. You would claim one or the other.
Do not confuse the standard deduction with the standard mileage deduction. The standard deduction is $12,000, $18,000 or $24,000 depending on your filing status on your 1040 and is not related to your vehicle expenses. The standard mileage deduction is based on the miles driven for business and is reported on your Schedule C.
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