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MarinaVanessa 10:33 PM 12-27-2013
Originally Posted by kelsey's kids:
my big question is can I count the actual cost of the vehicle along with the mileage or can I only do that with the actual expenses
I think it's either or. As in , you can either deduct actual expenses (gas, tires, maintenance, fluids etc.) or you can claim the mileage as standard mileage rate. The standard mileage rate that the IRS allows you to claim is expected to include stuff like gas, wear and tear etc. so you can only do one or the other.

So for example, since I claim the standard mileage rate I can't also deduct gas that I put into my daycare van, or a tune-up, or new tires etc.
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