Every spring it's the same, it's time to report to the Treasury. It is time to file your Income Tax Return (if you are not exempt) and there are things that can be deducted, others that have tax credits and others that do not. One question is whether the motorcycle can be one of those things that are tax deductible and, as happens on many other occasions, the answer is more complex than a yes or no.
In any case, it is always better that you consult your particular case with a manager and although there are generalities, depending on your place of residence it may be different.
In which cases can I deduct motorcycle expenses in the income tax return?
Travel expenses
This is one of the points in which you can deduct expenses related to the motorcycle in the Income Tax Return, but it is only something that entrepreneurs and self-employed people can do if the motorcycle is one of your work tools.
As with other tools, there are expenses associated with the motorcycle that can be deducted and that range from the purchase of the vehicle itself to its maintenance, including fuel, insurance and other related costs.
Of course, it is essential to keep a detailed record of these expenses, either through invoices and physical receipts or using expense tracking tools, to adequately support any deduction claimed in the income tax return and thus be able to compare the data. in case of a parallel inspection.
Work-related expenses
This point is much more delicate and must be taken with a grain of salt, with a lot of grain, as it depends not only on what the law states but also on its interpretation. If, as part of your job as an employee, you must use the motorcycle and it does not reimburse you for expenses, perhaps, and only perhaps, you can deduct part of these expenses in your income tax return.
It is important to note that these trips must be directly related to your work activity, so keeping a record of your trips and ensuring that they are necessary for your work is essential to avoid problems with the Treasury.
Motorcycle amortization
Another aspect to consider if you are a businessman or self-employed person is the depreciation of the motorcycle. It is part of the first point that we had seen, the one regarding the purchase, and the requirements are similar. In this case, amortization reflects the reduction in the value of the asset throughout its useful life in accounting terms, and is a way of recognizing this wear and tear in tax terms.
Of course, the amortization must be calculated based on established parameters and it is something that, practically without option, a specialist will have to calculate for you to find the exact amount that you can deduct in the income tax return.
Tax incentives for “green” vehicles
Another aspect that you should take into account in the Income Tax Return is whether or not you have an “ecological” vehicle. In motorcycles and while the Kawasaki Hybrid arrives on the market, it refers only to electric motorcycles.
There are some communities that offer tax incentives and some of them may be reflected on the return. But be careful with that, because if you have also signed up for the PIVE plan, in that case you will have to declare the income from the aid and instead of deducting taxes you will have extra income on which to pay taxes.
As you can see, there are many and very varied options. Some will be able to deduct the motorcycle and its expenses, but the majority will not have the option to do so. In any case and as we have said on several occasions, to clear up doubts it is best for a professional to study your case carefully and give you the guidelines to follow.
This option is even better than consulting the Tax Agency itself, since sometimes it is not so easy to get a clear answer.