# Can somebody explain the basis for the Lyft lawsuit?

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**Created:** [March 20, 2016, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-the-basis-for-the-lyft-lawsuit/749683 "2016-03-20T19:29:36Z")\
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> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#):
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> A deduction is useless to many (most?) taxpayers, since the standard deduction is generally worth more than itemized deductions unless you’re a homeowner.

No. They can use the deductions against business income on Schedule C.

This is separate from the Standard Deduction, and can be taken in addition to it if the business has a loss. If the business has a profit, it can reduce the taxable amount. So if you make $1000 as a driver, you can deduct your mileage directly to reduce that number. You just have to keep a record of mileage.

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