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autumnrain
09-04-2007, 09:00 AM
to all the accountants out there.
so i am self employeed.. and i thought leasing was the only way for me to write off. i know i have a max. of writing off $800 a month. but i was just told that i can also finance and still write off. is this true and how does it work.
i brought a used vehicle from hyatt infiniti since its used they dont let me lease it.
someone with info please help. thanks

Mangina
09-04-2007, 11:04 AM
Don't you have an accountant?

autumnrain
09-04-2007, 11:27 AM
i called. left a msg she hasn't called back.. kinda of antsy want to know now. just thought i would try out beyond.

Altezza
09-04-2007, 11:42 AM
You can write off the interest portion of the loan and you can claim CCA up to $30k of the vehicle's cost. What percentage you're allowed to write-off/claim will depend on your usage.

autumnrain
09-04-2007, 11:56 AM
cca is???

Altezza
09-04-2007, 12:06 PM
Capital Cost Allowance