I am employed as a courier but have to use my on car. my employer only pays for my gas. is that legal?

Question

My car costs per year are approx. $3200 not including gas. I can't claim this on my taxes because it is not more than 2% of my adjusted gross income.

Answer 1

You're telling me you make 160k+ as a courier? I doubt it

Answer 2

Are you self employed or employed by the company as an employee? you agreed to this arragement so yes it is legal is it a good deal for you no. My employer use to pay me 2.32 per day and mileage of .31 cents per mile five years ago before gas was outrageous and part of my insurance( the difference if I did not use my car for work.) SO you are getting a raw deal. But if you are self employed you can right off all of your expenses, wear and tear on your car, oil changes, tires, maintenance, car washes, air freshner etc.... check with a tax person. That 2% of your adjusted gross is when you want to itemized. Get a tax professional to help you out

Answer 3

If you are an independent contractor and they give you a 1099 at years end showing your earnings, you can take mileage expenses on a Schedule C.. If you are an employee and receive a W2 showing your earnings, you are indeed getting screwed. Make other arrangements with them because you are actually being taxed on money you do not earn. Perfect example of why labor unions will make a come back, to protect employees.

Answer 4

Yes, This is legal. Pizza delivery people use their own car, and are only reimbursed for gas, if they are lucky. You can claim all expenses on taxes if you itemize. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

It relies upon on what state you reside in. I stay in michigan and we are a "no fault" state. because of the fact of this the folk in contact in an twist of destiny are in charge for procuring their own damages/upkeep that are actually not coated via their coverage. It doesnt count who's fault it extremely is, or if the different motive force has or doesnt have coverage. the guy who led to the twist of destiny would be ticketed, yet are on no account in charge for money to repair your vehicle. Now if somebody became driving your vehicle and wasnt on your coverage coverage here in michigan, you will nonetheless might desire to pay your guy or woman damages and your coverage provider might have particular strikes taken. you will might desire to be taught your states rules and your coverage coverage's policies.

Answer 6

Of course it is legal. You voluntarily took a job that pays salary plus gas. It would only be illegal if they said they were going to pay, and then didn't.