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Miles, money, and the paper trail.

Plain-English guides on IRS rates, deductions for people who drive for work, and keeping records that survive an audit.

IRS Rates·Sep 14, 2026·6 min

2026 IRS Mileage Rate: 72.5¢ Then 76¢ — What the Mid-Year Split Means for Your Deduction

For the first time since 2022, the IRS split the business mileage rate mid-year. Here is exactly how the 72.5¢ and 76¢ rates apply, and why your logbook now needs a date on every trip.

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Gig Drivers·8 min

The Rideshare & Delivery Driver's Mileage Deduction Guide (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex)

Gig platforms report a fraction of the miles you actually drive. Here is which miles count, which do not, and how much money most drivers leave on the table every year.

Sep 14, 2026

Verification·5 min

Mileage Gap Detection: How to Find the Business Miles You Forgot to Log

Every mileage app can record a trip. Almost none of them tell you when a trip is missing. Here is how gap detection works and why it is the difference between a log and a verified log.

Sep 14, 2026

Tax Strategy·7 min

Standard Mileage vs. Actual Expenses: Which Method Saves Self-Employed Drivers More in 2026?

There are two ways to deduct your vehicle. One is simple. One is sometimes bigger. Here is how to decide — and why you need a solid mileage log either way.

Sep 14, 2026