I rode a motorcycle to commute for work. but motorcycle is not listed as a vehicle

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
February 14, 2025
2 replies
0 views

I'm trying to get a write off for the use of my motorcycle to commute to a job I was working as a outside contractor. But "motorcycle" is not listed as a vehicle in Turbo Tax. How do I get my credits.

JohnB5677

Commuting is not a deductible expense unless you have a business.

If you are a contractor (not W-2 employee) you must

have a home office, and
prepare a Schedule C business tax return.

You can deduct mileage for a motorcycle; however,

You must keep records of mileage, fuel, and all other maintenance expenses, as well as depreciating the Motorcycle
You will then be able to deduct the percentage of mileage used for business purposes.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

Hal_Al

Employee

There is a deduction for business use of your motorcycle, but it is less than the car allowance. You have to use the actual cost method. Reference: https://www.everlance.com/blog/motorcycle-mileage-rate-deduction

EDITED 2/14/25 1:45PM PST

But, what you describe would not qualify for a mileage deduction ("commute to a job I was working as a outside contractor").

To get the mileage deduction, your home office would have to be your "Principal Place of Business"(POB).

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p587.pdf (page 3) POB defined