Mileage Deduction Calculator
Find out how much your business driving is worth at tax time. Enter your miles, the standard rate, and your tax rate to estimate your deduction and savings.
Estimate your deduction
Standard mileage rate per mile. Update to the current IRS or local rate for your tax year.
Estimates only. Use the current rate for your tax year and keep your own records.
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How it works
Two quick numbers turn your business miles into real tax savings.
Enter your business miles
Add up the miles you drove for work over the year, not your commute or personal trips.
Set the mileage rate
Use the standard mileage rate for your tax year so the deduction matches current rules.
See your savings
Your miles times the rate gives the deduction, and your tax rate shows the estimated savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about claiming mileage.
The standard mileage rate is a fixed amount per business mile that tax authorities set each year. You multiply your business miles by this rate to get a deduction, instead of tracking every fuel and maintenance cost. Always confirm the current rate for your tax year before you file.
Business miles are trips you take for work, such as visiting clients, going to job sites, running business errands, or driving between work locations. Your daily commute from home to a regular workplace does not count, and neither do personal trips. Keep a log of dates, destinations, and purpose.
The standard mileage method is simple and just needs a mileage log. The actual expense method tracks fuel, repairs, insurance, and depreciation, which can be larger for expensive vehicles. Many freelancers choose the mileage rate for less paperwork, but compare both if you drive a lot.
Keep a record of each business trip with the date, starting point, destination, purpose, and miles driven. A mileage app, a spreadsheet, or a notebook all work as long as it is consistent and timely. Good records protect your deduction if you are ever audited.
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