Truck Lease Pmts? Tax write off???

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by dougnamy, Feb 22, 2010.

  1. dougnamy

    dougnamy Bobtail Member

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    Can we put our lease payment from our truck on our taxes as far as writing it off? First time in process of buying and was curious. Can someone help us? We r in NC if it matters by state. We would appreciate it.
     
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  3. corneileous

    corneileous Road Train Member

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    I would think so. We lease from England and altho we havent heard back from our accountant, I'm pretty sure you can write-off your lease payment on your taxes. I mean, after all, a lease payment is a business expense, right?
     
  4. RUFF

    RUFF Light Load Member

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    Ditto

    A long time ago I had a degree in accounting. So I truely believe this will fall as a business expense.
     
  5. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Why are you asking that here ? You should be having your taxes handled by a professional .
     
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  6. toofast82

    toofast82 Light Load Member

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    Would the same go for an o/o driving a rental from say penske or ryder?
    Thanks for taking the time to reply in this thread with expert knowledge.
     
  7. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    The answer is yes. You would not need the truck if it were not part of the business activity.
     
  8. Emulsified

    Emulsified Road Train Member

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    General rule of thumb: If the espense is to create taxable income, it is deductable.
    Always check with your tax professional to be sure and select a tax professional that is familiar with your type of business.
     
  9. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I agree as well. Especially on the latter part. Too many people think just anyone can do returns.
     
  10. full moon

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    Yes rentals like Ryder Penske . are tax write off. Most have a Business lease.Which i think is better than a company lease. Especially if you have to be towed for example. Talk to a driver at A to Z trucking he pays .05mile for bumper to bumper warranty. sounds good
     
  11. cpttuttle

    cpttuttle Medium Load Member

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    no offense,but if you don't know the ans. to that question,you need to go to an owner/op class or something.i researched all of that before i decided.just my opinion,i could b wrong.
     
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