Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 60, Vehicle Expenses — Standard Mileage vs Actual

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The standard mileage rate offers simplicity, while the actual expense method requires detailed record-keeping of costs like gas, insurance, and depreciation. - The first-year choice is critical: using the standard mileage rate initially allows you to switch to the actual method later, but choosing the actual method first (with accelerated depreciation) p...