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Yes and yes, but it’s an either-or situation.You have two options when writing off your car: business mileage or actual costs. You have to pick one or the other.
For more in-depth instructions on how to write-off your auto expenses, check out our Guide to Car Deductions.
Note: tolls and parking fees are fully deductible under both methods.
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