Where can I find Form 4562 Depreciation for DoorDash delivery driver filing with H&R Block?

I've been using TaxSlayer for years but never when I was working as a delivery driver for DoorDash. I've also gone to H&R Block in person multiple times in the past. Right now I'm really confused about Form 4562 for Depreciation. When I called H&R Block, the rep told me this form isn't going to be available until January 31st. But that seems weird because I can see it listed as available on both the H&R Block website and the IRS website. When I try to access it though, I keep getting some error message saying the form needs to be filled out. I'm seriously thinking about just switching to a different tax company altogether since I haven't submitted my return yet. Has anyone else run into this problem? Can someone please explain what's going on or give me some advice? Is H&R Block just giving me the runaround or am I missing something about how Form 4562 works for gig drivers?

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Paolo Ricci

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The Form 4562 for Depreciation and Amortization is definitely available - H&R Block is mistaken about it not being available until 1/31. This form is essential if you're claiming depreciation for a vehicle or other equipment used in your DoorDash work. What's likely happening is that H&R Block's software might be checking for prerequisite information before allowing you to access the form. Before you can complete Form 4562, you typically need to have your Schedule C (Profit or Loss from Business) information entered correctly. The system might be preventing access until you've properly set up your self-employment information. If you're using their online software, make sure you've selected the self-employed option and fully entered your DoorDash income on Schedule C. Once that's complete, the Form 4562 should become accessible.

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Paolo Ricci

•8M

Yes, exactly! You need to complete your Schedule C information first. Enter all your DoorDash income, your business expenses like mileage, phone costs, etc. The software follows a logical sequence, and depreciation comes after your basic business information is established. Once the system recognizes you have business assets to depreciate, the Form 4562 should become accessible. Also, as a delivery driver, consider whether you actually need Form 4562. If you're using the standard mileage rate (65.5 cents per mile for 2025) rather than actual expenses with depreciation, you might not need Form 4562 at all. The standard mileage deduction is often simpler and more beneficial for many delivery drivers.

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Amina Toure

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Amina Toure

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CosmicCommander

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Natasha Volkova

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Emma Davis

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I have to eat my words about Claimyr. After my skeptical comment, I decided to try it myself since I was desperate to get an answer about Form 4562 before filing my DoorDash taxes. It actually worked exactly as described. I submitted my request, and about 20 minutes later got a call connecting me with an actual IRS tax specialist. They confirmed that the form is available now and explained that H&R Block's system probably has a workflow issue, not an availability issue. The IRS agent explained that as a delivery driver, I needed to complete Schedule C first, then determine if I qualified for Form 4562 based on my vehicle usage. Saved me from switching tax preparers and potentially making costly mistakes. Worth every penny just for the time saved!

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Malik Johnson

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Have you tried TurboTax instead? I switched from H&R Block last year because of similar issues. TurboTax has a better self-employed interface that walks you through exactly when and how to use Form 4562 for delivery drivers. Their interview process is really clear about whether you should use standard mileage or actual expenses with depreciation. It calculated both options and showed me which would save more. For me, standard mileage was better, but it depends on your specific vehicle and situation.

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Malik Johnson

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You'd need to start fresh with TurboTax, as they don't directly import from H&R Block. However, if you have last year's PDF tax return, you can upload that and it'll pull some of your basic information to save time. The Self-Employed version typically costs more than the basic versions, but they frequently run promotions. I found it worth it for the specialized gig worker features and clearer guidance on forms like 4562. They also have a feature that connects you with a tax expert if you get stuck, which I used when I had questions about depreciation rules.

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Finnegan Gunn

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I had the exact same frustrating experience with H&R Block last tax season! The customer service rep telling you Form 4562 won't be available until January 31st is completely wrong - that form has been available since the beginning of tax season. What's actually happening is that H&R Block's software has a built-in workflow that requires you to complete certain prerequisite steps before it unlocks Form 4562. You need to fully complete your Schedule C (business income/expenses) first, including entering all your DoorDash income and selecting that you want to claim vehicle expenses. Here's the key question though: Do you actually need Form 4562? If you're planning to use the standard mileage rate (65.5 cents per mile for 2025), you DON'T need Form 4562 at all. The depreciation is already built into that rate. You only need Form 4562 if you're using actual vehicle expenses AND want to claim depreciation, which is much more complex and often not worth it for most delivery drivers. Before you switch tax software entirely, try completing your Schedule C first with the standard mileage method. You might find that solves your problem without needing Form 4562 at all!

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

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This is exactly the clarification I needed! I've been going in circles trying to access Form 4562 when I probably don't even need it. I think I was overcomplicating things because I assumed all business expenses required separate depreciation forms. So just to confirm - if I use the standard mileage rate for my DoorDash driving, I can skip Form 4562 entirely and just enter my total miles on Schedule C? That would definitely be much simpler than trying to calculate actual vehicle expenses and depreciation. I'm going to try completing my Schedule C with the standard mileage method first and see if that resolves everything. Thanks for breaking this down so clearly - wish H&R Block's customer service had explained it this way!

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