Motor Vehicle Expenses
Motor Vehicle Expenses
Track your mileage and lower your taxes! As a self-employed individual, the cost of getting around for your business can be a significant expense. Luckily, many of those costs can be deducted to reduce your taxes. To figure out what you can claim, it's essential to keep a detailed logbook to track the percentage of time your vehicle is used for business purposes. Let's explore those deductible expenses below:
Monthly lease payment
Lease initiation and disposition fees
Electricity for a zero-emission vehicle
Installation of a charging station
Gasoline, propane or diesel for your vehicle
Oil, and Oil change services
The interest portion of your car loan payment
Vehicle insurance for
Liability insurance
Supplementary business insurance
Vehicle License and registration expenses
Air filter replacement
Batter check
Car washes
Coolant flush
Tire rotation and alignment
Vehicle detailing
Vehicle inspection
Vehicle repairs
Windshield wiper replacement