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Guides on mileage logs, business vs. personal miles, IRS mileage rates, and gig-work 1099 deductions for self-employed drivers.
Why your DoorDash/Uber 1099 undercounts deductible miles
Your 1099 only counts miles with a passenger or order onboard — here's the gap between that and what's deductible.
2026 IRS mileage rate: 76¢ per mile
The 2026 standard mileage rate jumped mid-year to 76¢ — what it's worth and which rate applies to which miles.
How to keep a mileage log for taxes
What the IRS actually requires in a mileage log, and the fastest way to keep one without falling behind.
Business miles vs. personal miles: what actually counts
Commuting, errands, side trips — a clear line between the miles you can deduct and the ones you can't.