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Tax Guru-Ker$tetter Letter
Sunday, March 05, 2006
 
Deducting Motor Home

Q:

Subject: motorhome
 
Dear Kerry,
 
I'm a Sales Manager for a company that makes lasers.  I hate to fly, I hate airports, and I love seeing things along the way while in motion on the ground.  Do you have any thoughts about Section 179, or any other protocol, whereby a truly genuine salesman who is expected to travel to customers could capture a motorhome at an effectively low cost?
 
Thank you sincerely,

A:

I have seen people deduct motor homes under similar situations as you describe.  As with any vehicle, you will need to document the business versus personal miles it is used.  It would also help to have your employer provide you with a letter stating that such a vehicle is necessary for your job and that they are not able to provide you with one.  You will also need to coordinate how your are reimbursed by your employer for its use, such as a per diem or a per mile, and you will need to properly account for such reimbursements on your Form 2106.

Your personal professional tax advisor can give you more specifics for your unique situation.

Good luck.

Kerry Kerstetter

Follow-Up:

Thank you indeed Kerry.

 

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