https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15000 Car washes and detailing are deductible when they are ordinary and necessary business expenses tied to business use of a vehicle-such as for sales, rideshare, company fleets, or branded marketing vehicles. Under the standard mileage method cleaning costs are generally covered by the per-mile rate and not separately claimed; under the actual expense method cleaning receipts may be prorated for the business-use percentage. Commuting and personal use are excluded, and receipts plus mileage records and business-use explanations are required to substantiate deductions. en-us Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:41:47 +0530 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:41:47 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15000 Car washes and detailing are deductible when they are ordinary and necessary business expenses tied to business use of a vehicle-such as for sales, rideshare, company fleets, or branded marketing vehicles. Under the standard mileage method cleaning costs are generally covered by the per-mile rate and not separately claimed; under the actual expense method cleaning receipts may be prorated for the business-use percentage. Commuting and personal use are excluded, and receipts plus mileage records and business-use explanations are required to substantiate deductions. Articles Other Topics Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:41:47 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15000