Deducting Actual Vehicle Expenses

Описание: There are two different ways to claim a deduction for business vehicle use: Claiming a Standard Mileage Rate or claiming the expenses themselves using the Actual Expense method. This video show how Actual Expenses are calculated and claimed, a well as the pros and cons of each method.

0:00 Introduction
0:33 Standard Mileage Rate v. Actual Vehicle Expenses
2:22 Calculating Actual Expenses (with example)
7:35 Reporting Actual Expenses
6:57 Conclusion

Additional resources and information:

IRS Publication 463: "Travel, Gift, and Car Expenses": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs.pdf/p463.pdf

IRS Publication 946: "How to depreciate Property": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs.pdf/p946.pdf

IRS Schedule C: "Profit or Loss from Business": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs.pdf/f1040...

IRS Form 4562: "Depreciation and Amortization": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs.pdf/f4562...

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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to render tax advice or financial advice for individual situations. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please consult with a qualified tax or financial professional.