Jackson uses his automobile 90% for business and during 2017 drove a total of 14,000 business miles.
Question:
Jackson uses his automobile 90% for business and during 2017 drove a total of 14,000 business miles. Information regarding his car expenses is listed below.
Business parking .................................................................. $ 140
Auto insurance ...................................................................... 1,300
Auto club dues (includes towing service) .......................... 180
Toll road charges (business-related) .................................. 200
Oil changes and engine tune-ups ....................................... 210
Repairs ................................................................................... 160
Depreciation allowable ......................................................... 2,850
Fines for traffic violations (incurred during business use) 320
Gasoline purchases ............................................................... 2,800
What is Jackson’s deduction in 2017 for the use of his car if he uses:
a. The actual cost method?
b. The automatic mileage method?
c. What records must Jackson maintain?
Step by Step Answer:
South-Western Federal Taxation 2018 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9781337386005
41st Edition
Authors: David M. Maloney, William H. Hoffman, Jr., William A. Raabe, James C. Young