2026–2028: OBBB §163(h)(4) window open

The Tax Stack for Turo Hosts.

§179, §280F, OBBB §163(h)(4), platform fees, per-vehicle P&L — automated. The tax optimization platform built for fleet operators.

The Reality

You bought a heavy SUV for the §179 deduction.
Now you need to actually claim it.

Spreadsheets weren't built for fleets. Generic accounting software doesn't know what a 1099-K is, let alone how to reconcile one against Plaid feeds. Here's what most Turo hosts struggle with by year two.

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Depreciation across 5+ vehicles, by hand

§179 caps, §280F luxury limits, bonus depreciation stacking, mid-quarter convention rules. One spreadsheet error wipes thousands off your deduction — and most CPAs charge you to find their own mistakes.

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Reconciling Turo payouts against bank deposits

Turo nets out fees before they pay you. Your bank shows the net, the 1099-K shows the gross, and the math has to tie out to the penny. Without per-vehicle tagging, the audit trail collapses.

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Platform fees, deductible or cost-of-revenue?

Turo's service fees, protection fees, claim fees, and reimbursements all hit your account differently. Categorize them wrong and you under-report revenue OR over-deduct expenses — both flag audits.

The Stack

Every deduction available to a Turo host.

HaraPro models every line below against your actual entity data, vehicle list, and federal + state forecast. No spreadsheets. No "ask your CPA next April."

Deduction
When it applies
2026 cap
§179 — Heavy SUV
GVWR > 6,000 lbs, used >50% for business. Cayenne, Tahoe, BMW X5, Suburban, F-150.
Up to $31,300
§280F — Luxury Auto
Passenger vehicles under 6,000 lbs GVWR. First-year cap stacks with bonus depreciation.
$20,400 yr 1
Bonus depreciation
40% of basis in 2026, applies on top of §179 and §280F. Phases down through 2027.
40% of basis
OBBB §163(h)(4) — Car loan interest
US-assembled vehicles only. Sunsets December 31, 2028. Loans only — not leases.
Up to $10,000/yr
Platform fees
Turo service, protection, and claim fees. Fully deductible against gross revenue.
100% deductible
Mileage method vs. actual expense
Standard mileage at $0.67/mi vs. depreciation + fuel + maintenance. HaraPro models both per-vehicle.
$0.67/mi (2026)
Home office (fleet management)
Dedicated space for booking management, key handoffs, photography, scheduling.
$5/sq ft
1099-K reconciliation
Gross-to-net reconciliation that ties your Turo 1099-K to your Schedule C / Form 1120-S.
Automatic
Inside the App

Per-vehicle P&L, with §179 applied automatically.

Turo Fleet — Per-Vehicle P&L
YTD 2026 · 12 vehicles
Vehicle
Revenue
Platform fees
§179 + depr.
Net profit
Cayenne (heavy SUV)
$48,210
($12,540)
($28,600)
$7,070
BMW X5 (heavy SUV)
$41,880
($10,890)
($25,200)
$5,790
CX-30 (luxury auto)
$23,640
($6,150)
($12,200)
$5,290
Emira (luxury auto)
$36,420
($9,470)
($18,900)
$8,050
9 more vehicles
$248,910
($64,716)
($142,300)
$41,894

A real Turo host running 12 vehicles cut monthly reconciliation from 9 hours to 40 minutes. §179 depreciation, OBBB §163(h)(4) car loan interest, platform-fee categorization, and vehicle-level P&L now run automatically.

2028
Window closes Dec 31

The 2028 Window.

OBBB §163(h)(4) lets you deduct up to $10,000/year in car loan interest on US-assembled vehicles. The deduction sunsets December 31, 2028. Three tax years left.

Pricing

Two plans that fit a Turo fleet.

Starter is enough if you run one LLC with all your vehicles inside. Pro is required if you split vehicles across multiple LLCs for liability isolation.

Starter
$29/mo
For hosts running one LLC with multiple vehicles inside.
  • Up to 3 entities
  • Plaid bank sync
  • AI transaction classification
  • §179 + §280F + bonus depreciation modeling
  • Per-vehicle P&L
  • 1099-K reconciliation
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Pro
$79/mo
For hosts with multiple LLCs (one per vehicle, or grouped fleets).
  • Unlimited entities
  • Unlimited transactions
  • Unlimited AI classifications
  • Full Tax Simulator + IRS forms generator
  • OBBB §163(h)(4) car loan interest tracking
  • Multi-entity consolidated P&L
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FAQ

Common questions from Turo hosts.

Do I need a separate LLC per vehicle?

Most Turo hosts don't. A single LLC can hold multiple vehicles, and HaraPro tracks per-vehicle P&L inside that one entity. You only need separate LLCs when liability isolation matters — for example, very high-value vehicles or hosts in litigious states. Talk to a tax attorney before splitting your fleet across entities.

What's the difference between §179 and bonus depreciation?

§179 lets you deduct the full purchase price (up to limits) in year one, but the deduction can't create a loss. Bonus depreciation in 2026 is 40% of basis, can create a loss, and applies after §179. For a heavy SUV used >50% for business, the stacking order matters. HaraPro models both and picks the optimal order for your situation.

How does HaraPro handle Turo's payout reporting?

Turo issues a 1099-K for total earnings. HaraPro reconciles those payouts against your bank deposits, separates platform fees (deductible) from gross revenue, and assigns each transaction to the correct vehicle. You see per-vehicle revenue, fees, and net profit in the dashboard.

What's GVWR and how do I find it?

GVWR — Gross Vehicle Weight Rating — is on the manufacturer's sticker inside the driver's door jamb. Vehicles with GVWR over 6,000 lbs qualify for §179 heavy SUV treatment. Cayenne, BMW X5, Tahoe, Suburban, and most full-size SUVs clear the threshold. Sedans, hatchbacks, and crossovers under 6,000 lbs fall under §280F luxury auto limits.

Does the OBBB deduction apply to leased vehicles?

No. OBBB §163(h)(4) covers car loan interest only — not lease payments. Leases are deductible separately as a lease expense (subject to lease inclusion rules for vehicles over the §280F threshold). HaraPro categorizes loan vs. lease automatically so you don't accidentally double-deduct.

Can I import my old Turo data?

Yes. Drop your Turo CSV exports or PDF payout statements into HaraPro and the AI classifier categorizes every transaction within minutes. Bank statements get reconciled in parallel. Most hosts have 12 months of history imported and categorized in under an hour.

Deeper read

5 Tax Deductions Every Turo Host Misses →

The full playbook — platform fees, auto loan interest, depreciation, parking, home office.

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