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Posted by Paul Thomas, CPA on February 22, 2007, 2:08 am
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> This is my son's situation, but I've offered to see what I
> can dig up.
>
> He worked as an independent contractor for about two months,
> early in 2006. The entire job consisted of methodically
> driving up and down streets, checking the strength of
> wireless signals. The company provided him a GPS-like
> device for recording this information.
>
> The company issued a 1099 for the hours he worked, but he
> had to pay all of his own vehicle expenses.
>
> Where/how can mileage be deducted on his income tax return?
> What IRS publication covers this?
>
> Most of his 2006 income came from a "traditional" job for
> which he received a W-2.
>
> Can this mileage be taken by filing any kind of return other
> than the standard 1040?
>
> I haven't had any luck so far researching this on my own, so
> I will be appreciative of some help.
He's considered self-employer. Use Schedule C to deduct his
"business" miles and other expenses.
You'll need to use the "long" 1040 form for that schedule.
--
Paul Thomas, CPA
paulthomascpapc@bellsouth.net
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