Deductible Miles for a Delivery Driver

Deductible Miles for a Delivery Driver

Much like rideshare drivers, delivery drivers should be tracking their mileage in a log and could get a deduction for all business mileage. With the rising popularity of services such as Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Postmates, and UberEATS, delivery drivers are definitely in demand in certain geographic areas. Keep track of your deductible miles. I’ve gotten several…

Turo Tax Deductions and Other Car-Sharing Tax Expenses

Turo Tax Deductions and Other Car-Sharing Tax Expenses

This article will help you learn about what to do with Turo (formerly RelayRides) income and what deductions and other car-sharing tax benefits are available. Much like Airbnb has disrupted the hotel industry, companies such as Turo and Getaround are attempting to disrupt the car rental business. They have grown tremendously over the past few years. Car…

Actual Expense Method for Deducting Auto Expenses

Actual Expense Method for Deducting Auto Expenses

Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) and other drivers actually have two options (see my mileage vs. actual expense method article) for deducting auto expenses attributed to driving passengers for hire. These methods include the standard mileage rate method (available starting in 2011), and the actual expense method. Your total deduction and recordkeeping requirements differ depending on…

The Mileage vs. Actual Expense Method for Car Expenses

The Mileage vs. Actual Expense Method for Car Expenses

Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) drivers actually have two options for deducting auto expenses attributed to driving passengers for hire. These methods include the standard mileage rate method (available starting in 2011), and the actual expense method, also known as the mileage vs. actual expense methods. Your total deduction and recordkeeping requirements differ depending on which…