Mileage Calculator · Practical guide
How Much Can I Deduct for Business Mileage?
Business miles x the IRS standard rate — 10,000 miles at $0.67 means a $6,700 deduction.
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The Simple Formula
Your mileage deduction is business miles driven multiplied by the IRS standard mileage rate. The calculator above defaults to $0.67 per mile (the 2024 rate) and lets you adjust it. So 1,000 business miles = $670, and 10,000 miles = $6,700.
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Enter your own values, then compare the result with the examples below.
Results
Deduction at Common Mileage Levels
| Business Miles | At $0.67/Mile |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | $3,350 |
| 10,000 | $6,700 |
| 15,000 | $10,050 |
| 20,000 | $13,400 |
What Counts as Business Miles
Qualifying miles include driving between work sites, visiting clients, and business errands. Commuting from home to your regular workplace does not count — it is considered personal driving no matter how long the trip.
Who Can Claim It
The deduction matters most for self-employed workers, freelancers, and gig drivers, who claim it on Schedule C and reduce both income and self-employment tax. W-2 employees generally cannot deduct unreimbursed mileage under current federal law, though employer reimbursement at or below the IRS rate is tax-free. Keep a log with dates, destinations, and business purpose — the deduction survives an audit only if the records do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the mileage deduction reduce my tax bill dollar for dollar?
No. It reduces your taxable income. A $6,700 deduction saves about $1,474 if you are in the 22% bracket — plus additional self-employment tax savings for freelancers.
Can I deduct mileage and gas receipts?
Not both for the same vehicle use. You choose the standard mileage rate or the actual-expense method each year, subject to IRS rules on switching.
Do medical and charity miles use the same rate?
No — the IRS sets separate, lower rates for medical/moving and charitable driving. Enter those rates manually in the calculator to estimate them.
What records do I need for a mileage deduction?
A contemporaneous log showing date, miles, destination, and business purpose for each trip. Mileage-tracking apps or a simple notebook both satisfy this.