Every job site is a deduction.
You drive to job sites, pick up supplies, and meet clients all day. At 76 cents per mile, that adds up to $7,000+ in deductions — but only if you actually track them.
$5.99/mo or $59.99/yr · 40 drives/mo free
76¢
IRS rate per mile (2026)
12,000+
Avg miles contractors drive/yr
$9,120
Potential annual deduction
0 min
Manual logging needed
How contractors use Smart Miles
Your hands are busy. Your mileage log shouldn't need them too.
Job site visits
Driving between three sites in a day? Each leg is tracked automatically. No stopping to tap an app with dirty hands.
Supply runs
Trips to the lumber yard, hardware store, or supplier are deductible. The quick runs that feel minor but add up to hundreds of miles a month.
Works in dead zones
Rural job sites with no cell service? Smart Miles tracks locally on your phone and syncs when you're back in range. No internet needed to log a trip.
Built for the field, not the office
Work hours auto-classify
Set your typical work days and hours. Trips during work time are automatically Business. Weekend errands stay Personal. No swiping needed.
Road-level GPS routes
Actual road-snapped routes, not straight lines. On winding rural roads to remote sites, the real distance can be 30-40% more than point-to-point.
Frequent trip rules
Drive to the same supplier or job site every week? Smart Miles learns your recurring routes and auto-classifies them going forward.
Tax-ready exports
Export a CSV with every field for Schedule C: date, start address, end address, business purpose, miles, and dollar value. Hand it to your accountant and you're done.
What your miles are worth
At the 2026 IRS rate of 76 cents per mile, here's what contractors typically leave on the table.
| Contractor type | Annual miles | Deduction | Tax savings (22% bracket) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (local clients) | 5,000 | $3,800 | $836 |
| General contractor | 12,000 | $9,120 | $2,006 |
| Field specialist (HVAC, electrical) | 15,000 | $11,400 | $2,508 |
Based on the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate of $0.76/mile. Actual tax savings depend on your marginal tax rate. Consult a CPA for personalized advice.
Questions from contractors
Smart Miles uses your phone's motion sensors and GPS to detect when you start driving. It records your route in the background and produces accurate, road-level tracking. When you stop, the trip is automatically processed with start/end addresses, distance, and a map of your route.
Smart Miles for every industry
Stop leaving money on the road.
Every mile you don't track is a deduction you don't claim. Start tracking automatically today.