Mileage Tracking Tips & Tax Guides
Mileage tracking tips, IRS deduction guides, and tax strategies for self-employed workers, gig drivers, and small business owners.
IRS Raises the Mileage Rate to 76 Cents for the Rest of 2026
The IRS announced a rare mid-year increase: the business mileage rate rises from 72.5 to 76 cents per mile on July 1, 2026. Here's what changes for you.
Standard Mileage Rate vs. Actual Expenses: Which Should You Choose?
Pick the IRS method that pays you more: the simple 76 cents-per-mile standard rate, or the actual-expense method with receipts. Here's how to decide and how to switch.
Is Mileage Reimbursement Taxable Income?
Mileage reimbursement is taxable by default. It only becomes tax-free when your employer runs an accountable plan that pays at or below the 2026 IRS rate of 76 cents per mile.
Are Tolls Tax Deductible? Yes, On Top of Your Mileage
Business tolls and parking are deductible separately from your mileage, with the standard rate or actual expenses. Here's what counts and what doesn't.
Can Mileage Apps Automatically Classify Business vs. Personal Drives?
Yes, modern mileage apps separate business and personal drives automatically using a quick swipe, work-hours schedules, and frequent-route rules. Here's how.
Charitable and Medical Mileage Rates: The Other 2026 Deductions
Beyond the business rate, the IRS sets 2026 mileage rates of 23.5 cents for medical or moving and 14 cents for charity. Here's who can claim each.
Commuting vs. Business Miles: Which Drives Can You Deduct?
Commuting miles aren't deductible, but business miles are. Here's exactly where the IRS draws the line, plus the home-office and gig-driver exceptions.
How Do I Prove My Mileage to the IRS?
To prove a mileage deduction, the IRS needs a contemporaneous log with the date, route, business purpose, and miles of every trip. Here's exactly what counts.
Is a Car Allowance Taxable? What Drivers Need to Know
A flat car allowance is usually taxable income. Here's when your car allowance is taxed, when it isn't, and how an accountable plan changes everything.
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