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Bentley uses his car for both business and personal purposes. To deduct the business use of his car, which of the following records is NOT required?
A log of personal trips, including purpose and distance.
A record of business miles, dates, and purpose for each trip.
The date the vehicle was first placed in service for business purposes.
Total miles driven for all purposes during the year.
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A log of personal trips, including purpose and distance.
Why: The IRS requires records of business miles (dates, mileage, business purpose), the date the vehicle was first placed in service for business, and total miles for the year (or beginning/ending odometer). You do not need a detailed log of each personal trip — only total miles (or beginning/ending odometer) and business miles to establish the business-use percentage.
Why: The IRS requires records of business miles (dates, mileage, business purpose), the date the vehicle was first placed in service for business, and total miles for the year (or beginning/ending odometer). You do not need a detailed log of each personal trip — only total miles (or beginning/ending odometer) and business miles to establish the business-use percentage.
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