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Should car rental costs (for work) be counted in work related vehicle expenses, or in a different category?

 
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Should car rental costs (for work) be counted in work related vehicle expenses, or in a different category?

If you had to rent a car specifically for work and want to claim the full amount of the rental, you can include it as "Travel" expense. If not all of the rental was for work and some was personal, you should reduce the amount by the personal portion as this field will take the full amount and is not prorated. 

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Should car rental costs (for work) be counted in work related vehicle expenses, or in a different category?

If you had to rent a car specifically for work and want to claim the full amount of the rental, you can include it as "Travel" expense. If not all of the rental was for work and some was personal, you should reduce the amount by the personal portion as this field will take the full amount and is not prorated. 

Should car rental costs (for work) be counted in work related vehicle expenses, or in a different category?

Thanks Esther!
JoMaa99
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Should car rental costs (for work) be counted in work related vehicle expenses, or in a different category?

thank you! 

Quick question, where do you find travel expenses on your tax return?