need help with means test question

[LaidOff53]

We own both our cars , since we dont have car payments can we still take the " Vehicle Ownership or Lease Expense " on the menas test
( question 23 ) ? I took the " Vehicle Operation Expenses " deduction but wasnt sure about the Vehicle Ownership or Lease Expense since we dont owe anything on them.

[FreshStart2009]

Have the same question also . . . any answers from any one?

[vaslimkat27]

Nope. Can only claim this expense if your auto is secured by a debt. Click on the link below (or copy and paste in your browser) and read the "Background" section.

http://www.arb.uscourts.gov/orders-rules-opinions/opinions/barry/davis.pdf

[FreshStart2009]

vaslimkat,
The link you forwarded actually contradicts what you said. The judge ruled for the debtor and accepted the vehicle expenses (read the last few lines of the document).
Thanks!

[southernbelle]

I was in the same situation. I own my car outright and I could only claim vehicle operation expenses (gas, repairs, etc.) and not ownership or lease expenses because I don't have a car note. That's how my paperwork was filed.