Is it better to buy a car through your business or personal?

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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Vehicles that qualify for a Section 179 tax write-off include:
  • Heavy SUVs, pickups, and vans with more than 50% business use and over 6000 lbs. ...
  • Vehicles clearly designated as “work” and have no potential for personal use are typically considered work vehicles.


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The 6,000-pound vehicle tax deduction is a rule under the federal tax code that allows people to deduct up to $25,000 of a vehicle's purchasing price on their tax return. The vehicle purchased must weigh over 6,000 pounds, according to the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), but no more than 14,000 pounds.

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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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