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Where do I enter vehicle deduction self employed

Where can I enter my Standard Mileage Deduction for self-employed? (Can you send a link to the proper place in the form?)
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RyanH2
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Where do I enter vehicle deduction self employed

Try using the steps below to enter the Standard Mileage Deduction on Schedule C.

To enter vehicle expenses on Schedule C:

1. Select "Business" at the top of the screen

2. Choose "Continue", then "I'll choose what I work on"

3. Select "Start" next to "Business Income and Expenses"

4. Select "Edit" next to your business name

5. Scroll down to Business Expenses

6. Now select "Start" next to "Business Vehicle Expense"

7. Select "Edit" next to your vehicle(or enter the information when asked to)

8. Continue until you arrive to the screen asking for mileage and make any changes

9. After entering your mileage you should arrive to a screen asking "Do You Want to Enter Your Actual Expenses?", answer "No". This will give you the standard mileage deduction

For more information on claiming your mileage visit this link: Business Use of Vehicles


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RyanH2
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Where do I enter vehicle deduction self employed

Try using the steps below to enter the Standard Mileage Deduction on Schedule C.

To enter vehicle expenses on Schedule C:

1. Select "Business" at the top of the screen

2. Choose "Continue", then "I'll choose what I work on"

3. Select "Start" next to "Business Income and Expenses"

4. Select "Edit" next to your business name

5. Scroll down to Business Expenses

6. Now select "Start" next to "Business Vehicle Expense"

7. Select "Edit" next to your vehicle(or enter the information when asked to)

8. Continue until you arrive to the screen asking for mileage and make any changes

9. After entering your mileage you should arrive to a screen asking "Do You Want to Enter Your Actual Expenses?", answer "No". This will give you the standard mileage deduction

For more information on claiming your mileage visit this link: Business Use of Vehicles


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