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IRS Mileage Deduction Calculator 2025

Calculate your mileage tax deduction using the 2025 IRS standard rate of $0.70 per mile. Compare to actual expenses and see your potential tax savings.

2025 IRS Standard Mileage Rate: $0.70 per mile

The IRS increased the mileage rate from $0.67 (2024) to $0.70 for 2025. This rate covers gas, maintenance, depreciation, and insurance.

Your Mileage

miles

Average weekly business miles

weeks

Full-time is typically 50 weeks

Your Deduction

Annual Mileage Deduction

$0.00

0 miles × $0.70

Weekly Deduction

$0.00

Per week worked

Monthly Deduction

$0.00

Average per month

Total Business Miles

0

Annual miles driven

Estimated Tax Savings

15% Tax Bracket

$0.00

Lower income tax savings

22% Tax Bracket

$0.00

Most common bracket

24% Tax Bracket

$0.00

Higher income tax savings

These are estimated income tax savings. Your actual savings depend on your total taxable income and filing status.

Compare: IRS Rate vs Actual Expenses

$
/gallon
mpg
$

Every 5,000 miles

$

Every 50,000 miles

Actual Expenses Breakdown

Gas Cost$0.00
Oil Changes$0.00
Tire Wear$0.00
Brake Wear$0.00
Total Actual Expenses$0.00
IRS Mileage Deduction$0.00
IRS Rate Advantage$0.00

Mileage Tracking Tips

  • -Track miles from when you turn on the app to when you turn it off (including waiting for orders)
  • -Use automatic tracking apps like Stride, Everlance, or Gridwise for accurate records
  • -Keep a backup log - the IRS requires detailed mileage records
  • -You cannot deduct commuting miles (driving to your "work area")
  • -Must choose IRS rate OR actual expenses - you can't combine both

Understanding the IRS Mileage Deduction

What is the Standard Mileage Rate?

The IRS standard mileage rate is a per-mile amount you can deduct for business use of your vehicle. For 2025, the rate is $0.70 per mile. This rate is designed to cover all vehicle operating costs including gas, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation.

The rate is updated annually based on fixed and variable vehicle operating costs. The 2025 rate increased from $0.67 (2024) due to rising fuel and maintenance costs.

IRS Mileage Rate History

2025
$0.70
2024
$0.67
2023
$0.655
2022
$0.585

Which Miles Can You Deduct?

Deductible Miles

  • - Miles with a passenger in your car
  • - Miles driving to pick up passengers/orders
  • - Miles with the app on and waiting
  • - Miles between deliveries
  • - Miles to the gas station while working

Not Deductible

  • - Commuting to your "work area"
  • - Personal errands during breaks
  • - Driving home after your shift
  • - Miles with the app off
  • - Personal trips and vacations

Standard Mileage vs Actual Expenses Method

You must choose one method for your vehicle each year. The standard mileage method is simpler - just track miles and multiply by $0.70. The actual expenses method requires tracking all vehicle costs and calculating the business-use percentage.

Most gig workers find the standard mileage method more beneficial, especially if you have a fuel-efficient vehicle. However, if you drive an older car with high maintenance costs, actual expenses might save you more. Use our comparison tool above to find out which is better for you.

Record-Keeping Requirements

The IRS requires "adequate records" to claim the mileage deduction. You need to document the date, destination, business purpose, and miles driven for each trip. A mileage tracking app that automatically logs trips is the easiest way to maintain proper records.

Recommended apps: Stride, Everlance, MileIQ, Gridwise, Hurdlr

Keep records for: At least 3 years from when you file your return

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