<milosnik.boczku[at]gmail.com> wrote

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Luckily, you can take the standard mileage deduction for the
business miles, currently at 44 1/2 cents per mile no matter
how efficient your vehicle is.

But - taking the standard mileage rate trumps the deduction
of the scooter, gas, etc. But it's a lot easier to account
for, and with a vehicle that is economical, you'll get a
bigger deduction than actual cost.

--
Paul Thomas, CPA
paulthomascpapc[at]bellsouth.net

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milosnik.boczku[at]gmail.com wrote:

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IRS provides no optional mileage rate for this vehicle. So,
you claim actual expenses plus depreciation as though it
were a car. See IRS Pub 463.

Fred F.

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I'm independent IT Consultant in NYC (self employed). I'm
going to buy a scooter or a small motorbike soon. I need it
as an alternative, more effective way of transportation
between my clients. Is there any chance to deduct any $ I
spent on a scooter, an insurance, a gasoline, a maintenance,
and parking etc? Apologize for a silly question, I am new
in the US.

Thank you,
MB

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