Taxes for auto lease as independent contractor?

Question

I worked for a time this year as an independent contractor for a car service. I have my 1099-MISC from them, but in order to work I had to lease the car from the business. Can I write off those leasing fees and approx milage?

Answer 1

If it is a legitimate worj expense, in other words it was necessary to do your job and was not reimbursed, it should be deductible. You may have to prove that it was a necessary expense however.