It depends. If you are a self-employed carpenter, and youhave to drive to various locations to; complete a 'job', purchase supplies ormeet with future customers, then yes, you can deduct as an expense when you arecompleting your taxes. If you are anemployee and you drive to various locations as requested by your employer, andyou were not reimbursed, you will also be able to claim as an expense also.However, you will only be able to claim them as an employee if;You can itemize deductions and They, and your other expenses, exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income. To learn more about the 2% rule please read 2% Rule For Employees DeductionThere are also a fewmore criteria's for claiming mileage or deducting vehicle and deciding if youwill use the actual expense or standard mileage. To help you decide, please read the articlebelow that will cover this information. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302360

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Can i deduct vehicle espenses as a carpenter

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It depends. If you are a self-employed carpenter, and you have to drive to various locations to; complete a 'job', purchase supplies or meet with future customers, then yes, you can deduct as an expense when you are completing your taxes. If you are an employee and you drive to various locations as requested by your employer, and you were not reimbursed, you will also be able to claim as an expense also. However, you will only be able to claim them as an employee if;

You can itemize deductions and
They, and your other expenses, exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income. To learn more about the 2% rule please read 2% Rule For Employees Deduction

There are also a few more criteria's for claiming mileage or deducting vehicle and deciding if you will use the actual expense or standard mileage. To help you decide, please read the article below that will cover this information.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302360