2025›2025 Instructions for Schedule E (Form 1040)
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2025 Inst 1040 (Schedule E) (PDF) · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
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You cannot deduct rental or lease payments, depreciation, or your actual auto expenses if you use the standard mileage rate.
If you deduct actual auto expenses:
Include on line 6 the rental activity portion of the cost of gasoline, oil, repairs, insurance, tires, license plates, etc.; and
Show auto rental or lease payments on line 19 and depreciation on line 18.
If you claim any auto expenses (actual or the standard mileage rate), you must complete Part V of Form 4562 and attach Form 4562 to your tax return.
See Pub. 527 and Pub. 463 for details.
If you use your vehicle for both business and personal
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