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: You track the actual cost of operating the car. This includes gas, oil, repairs, tires, insurance, and registration fees. 🛠️ Key Rules and Limitations

For more detailed guidance, refer to IRS Publication 463 regarding travel and car expenses. : You track the actual cost of operating the car

: There are specific limits on how much depreciation you can deduct each year, which vary based on the vehicle's weight and use percentage. : There are specific limits on how much

: If a car is used for both business and personal trips, you may only deduct the portion of costs attributed to business use. 📈 Filing Requirements : You multiply the business

: If you choose the standard mileage rate for a leased vehicle, you must use it for the entire lease period. 📈 Filing Requirements

: You multiply the business miles driven by a set IRS rate. This requires you to choose this method in the first year the car is available for business use.

You can generally choose between two primary methods to calculate your deductible car expenses: