Mile · Mileage & tax guides
Every mile you drive for work is money.
In 2026 the IRS lets you deduct 72.5¢ for every business mile — if you can substantiate it. These plain-English guides cover what the rate is worth, what a mileage log must contain to survive an audit, and how gig drivers should handle it all, with every figure sourced from IRS.gov.
IRS Standard Mileage Rate for 2026
The official 2026 rates, a seven-year history table, what the business rate actually covers, and worked examples of what your miles are worth.
Read the guide arrow_forwardfact_checkIRS Mileage Log Requirements: What Survives an Audit
The four fields every trip entry needs, why logs must be kept at or near the time of the drive, and the odometer evidence an auditor actually asks for.
Read the guide arrow_forwardlocal_shippingMileage Deduction for Gig Drivers: Delivery & Rideshare
Standard mileage vs. actual expenses, which miles actually count (between gigs, to your first pickup), and the 1099 forms gig platforms send.
Read the guide arrow_forwardworkspace_premiumThe Best Mileage Tracker Without a Subscription
Subscription fatigue hit mileage tracking too. What one-time pricing and local-first storage actually change, and an honest checklist for choosing.
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