Mileage Deduction Calculator for Gig & Self-Employed Work

Untracked miles are the most expensive mistake in gig work. Every business mile lowers taxable income at the IRS standard rate, and drivers who log properly often cut their tax bill by four figures a year.

Which Miles Count

Miles driven while working: between deliveries, to pick up an order, to a client's home, to the post office with your reseller shipments, to a supply store. Commuting from home to a regular workplace does not count. Rules vary by situation, so confirm yours with a tax professional.

Standard Mileage vs Actual Expenses

The standard rate is one number per mile covering fuel, wear, insurance, and depreciation. The actual-expense method adds up real costs and deducts a business-use share. Most gig drivers come out ahead with the standard rate and far less paperwork.

How to Track

Use an automatic mileage app or keep a simple log with date, purpose, and start and end odometer readings. Records written at the time hold up; numbers reconstructed in April do not.

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