How much of my car payment can I write off?

Car loan payments and lease payments are not fully tax-deductible. The general rule of thumb for deducting vehicle expenses is, you can write off the portion of your expenses used for business. So no you cannot deduct the entire monthly car payment from your taxes as a business expense.



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Yes, you can get a tax write-off for a vehicle over 6,000 lbs if you use it for business purposes. The tax write-off is known as the Section 179 deduction, which allows you to deduct the cost of qualifying vehicles from your taxable income.

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If you plan to use the car solely for your business, you'll get the most tax benefits by purchasing the car through your company. Companies are allowed to deduct general car expenses such as repairs, gas, oil changes and tires.

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