Can i use a tax writeoff for gas because i travel over 400 miles a week to and from my job in my own car?
Answer:
No. Travel to and from a primary place of employment is not covered.
If you travel in the course of your business, you can write off car expense (gas, oil, insurance, parking, tolls, etc.) on a pro-rata basis, provided you have records to support those out of pocket expenses, and they are not reimbursed by the employer.
No, unless you are required to travel on behalf of the company. Commuting expense is not deductible. Try Car pooling.
As far as the IRS is concerned, it is a personal choice not to live at the office. Therefore commuting expenses are personal not business expenses. As such they are not deductible.
Commuting to/from work is a personal expense and never deductible. Sorry.
If you work commission or are self-employed AND travel to customers, then you may have an opportunity.
Regards,
Steve Larson
If you receive a 1099 instead of a W-2 and considered a independant contractor and you are not required to report directly to the office each morning then your first stop is considered at work from there all miles are deductible until you leave your last stop. Be careful with this, the IRS loves these types of deductions just be ready to prove your expenses or mileage. If you receive a W-2 FORGET IT!
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