turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

I'm an independant contractor & I ride BART, bus, & Uber to get to and from my clients homes. Are my costs deductible? If so, where do I enter the deduction?

 
Connect with an expert
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

1 Best answer

Accepted Solutions

I'm an independant contractor & I ride BART, bus, & Uber to get to and from my clients homes. Are my costs deductible? If so, where do I enter the deduction?

Yes, as an independent contractor, your transportation expenses to client homes are allowable business deductions. 

Here is where you enter in TurboTax On Line Self Employed:

Federal

Income & Expenses

Scroll to self-employment income and expenses

Scroll to business travel

Add each type of travel and your total expenses

For more information about qualifying business expenses, follow this link: Common Deductions for Businesses

View solution in original post

1 Reply

I'm an independant contractor & I ride BART, bus, & Uber to get to and from my clients homes. Are my costs deductible? If so, where do I enter the deduction?

Yes, as an independent contractor, your transportation expenses to client homes are allowable business deductions. 

Here is where you enter in TurboTax On Line Self Employed:

Federal

Income & Expenses

Scroll to self-employment income and expenses

Scroll to business travel

Add each type of travel and your total expenses

For more information about qualifying business expenses, follow this link: Common Deductions for Businesses

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question
Manage cookies