Leased Vehicle – Can I Deduct My Payment For Tax Purposes?

November 7, 2010
Written by: steve

Rules regarding  lease payments and tax deductions.
Question: If you lease a vehicle, can you deduct the cost of the lease payments plus the standard mileage rate?
Answer: If you lease a car you use in business, you may use either:
Use the standard mileage rate. If you choose this method then you must use the standard mileage rate method for the entire period (including renewals).
Or claim actual expenses, which would include lease payments. If you choose this method, only the business-related portion of the lease payment is deductible. This deduction is reduced by an income inclusion amount.

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