Navigate to Page 2 of Schedule C
Go to Page 2 of Schedule C in the tax software.
Enter Vehicle Use Date
On Line 43, enter the date the vehicle was first used for business.
Note: This date does not have to be from the current tax year but cannot be a future year.
Enter Mileage Details
On Line 44a, enter:
Business miles
Commuting miles
Other miles (if applicable)
Calculate Business Mileage Deduction
Check the checkbox on Line 44 to have the software automatically calculate the dollar value of the deduction.
Answer Vehicle Use Questions (Lines 45-47b)
Line 45: Was the vehicle available for personal use? (Yes/No)
Line 46: Do they have another personal vehicle? (Yes/No)
Line 47a: Do they have mileage records? (Yes/No)
Line 47b: If yes, are they written? (Yes/No)
📌 For a step-by-step tutorial, check it here:
Tutorial: How to claim mileage on a Sch C