Ask an Accountant

A free tool by

Question
Can I claim the payments on my car that I use for deliveries (Doordash and UberEats) even if I purchased it with a loan 18 months before I started with the delivery services?
Date Asked:
November 5, 2021
Answer

Great question! The short answer — yes. Generally you have two options:

1) Track your business mileage and claim the “standard mileage deduction” on your taxes, which is $0.56/mile in 2021

2) Add your vehicle as a “listed asset” on your tax return and claim the actual business costs of the vehicle.

It doesn’t matter that it was purchased 18 months prior, all that matters is when it was “placed in service,” which would be the date you started driving for work. For a more in-depth instructions, check out our Guide to Car Tax Deductions on Keeper Tax’s Free Resources page!

Date answered:
November 5, 2021

Keeper Staff

Keeper is a delightfully smart tax filing software that's especially useful for people with 1099 contracting and freelance income. Our blog breaks down IRS guidance with real-world examples and analysis by tax professionals — empowering taxpayers to save money and take control of their finances.

Got a tax question of your own?

Get a real CPA or EA to answer in plain English — usually within a day. Free with Keeper Premium.

Try for free