Find out exactly how much your business miles are worth as a tax deduction in 2026.
Your business miles are deducted at the IRS standard mileage rate, and 2026 is a split year: 72.5¢ a mile for miles driven January 1 through June 30, and 76¢ from July 1 onward. Enter each half below and the calculator adds them together. The result is a deduction — it reduces the income you are taxed on, so what you actually save is that figure multiplied by your combined tax rate. The total belongs on Schedule C, Line 9, and it only holds up with a mileage log behind it.
Enter your business miles above to see your potential deduction.
Most gig drivers miss 20–30% of their deductible miles. TrakMiles tracks every business trip automatically so you never leave money on the table.
Download TrakMiles Pro FreeBusiness miles include driving to pick up orders, trips to customers, going between job sites, and driving to buy supplies for your business. Commuting from home to a regular workplace does not count. See IRS mileage requirements →
The IRS requires a mileage log with the date, destination, business purpose, and miles for each trip. An automatic tracker like TrakMiles creates this record for you in real time. Full deductions guide →
You can either deduct a flat rate per mile (standard method — 72.5¢ for miles driven Jan–Jun 2026, 76¢ for Jul–Dec) or deduct actual vehicle costs like gas, insurance, and depreciation. Most gig drivers save more with the standard mileage method — and it requires far less record keeping.
Taxes on your 2026 income are due April 15, 2027. If you owe more than $1,000 in self-employment tax, you should also be making quarterly estimated payments throughout the year. Quarterly payments guide →
2026 has two business rates because the IRS raised it mid-year. Miles driven January 1 through June 30 are deducted at 72.5 cents per mile, and miles driven July 1 through December 31 at 76 cents. This calculator splits your miles across both halves for you.
Multiply your business miles by the rate for the period you drove them, then add business parking and tolls. For 2026 that means two calculations, one at 72.5 cents and one at 76 cents, added together. The total goes on Schedule C, Line 9.
No, and this trips people up. The figure is a deduction, not a refund. It reduces the income you are taxed on, so what you actually save is that deduction multiplied by your combined tax rate. A $10,000 deduction is worth roughly $3,000 to someone at a 30% combined rate.
Business miles only: driving between jobs or clients, to suppliers, to a busy zone while logged on, and to business errands. The commute from home to a regular workplace does not count unless you have a qualifying home office.
A log with the date, destination, business purpose and miles for each trip, kept at or near the time you drove, plus odometer readings at the start and end of the year. A number from a calculator is an estimate; the log is what supports it.
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