Mileage Tax Deduction Calculator

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By Brenden Warn, Founder & Gig Economy Analyst

Enter your business miles and tax bracket to see your estimated IRS mileage deduction for 2026. The standard rate is $0.725 per mile.

Your estimated mileage deduction

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Estimated tax savings

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Based on 2026 IRS rate of $0.725/mile

How the mileage deduction works

The IRS allows gig workers and independent contractors to deduct business miles at the standard mileage rate. For 2026, that rate is $0.725 per mile. This covers gas, depreciation, insurance, and maintenance.

To claim the deduction, you need a contemporaneous mileage log — recording the date, destination, business purpose, and miles for each trip. ShiftTracker automates this with GPS tracking during your shifts.

Example calculation

Annual business miles 15,000
IRS rate (2026) $0.725/mile
Total deduction $10,875
Tax savings (22% bracket) $2,393

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ShiftTracker logs your business miles with GPS — no manual entry needed. Get IRS-ready reports at tax time.

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