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Mercedes G-Wagon (G-Class) lease

$700-$3,500/mo

Can I Write Off a G-Wagon Lease?

Short answer: Yes for the business-use share: lease payments on a G-Wagon are deductible times your business-use percentage.

For pricier cars, the IRS adds a small yearly lease inclusion amount that trims the deduction. Leases don't qualify for Section 179, bonus depreciation, or the new car loan interest deduction.

Records to keep: Keep a contemporaneous mileage log (date, miles, business purpose), business-use percentage, the purchase contract, and a photo of the door-jamb GVWR sticker.