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Business Mileage Log

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DateClient / projectBusiness purposeStart locationDestinationStart odometerEnd odometerBusiness miles
Total business miles:
IRS rate used: $
Estimated mileage amount: $

Recordkeeping prompt: Keep this log with receipts, parking/tolls, and other vehicle records. Business purpose and contemporaneous mileage details matter. Do not include ordinary commuting or personal trips. The IRS standard mileage rate changes; enter the rate for the tax year from current IRS guidance, and check whether standard mileage or actual expenses is appropriate for your situation.

❓ Common questions

What should a business mileage log record?
Record the tax year, vehicle, driver, starting odometer, date, client or project, business purpose, start and end locations, start and end odometer readings, and business miles. Keep the log with receipts, parking and tolls, and other vehicle records.
Can I deduct commuting miles as a freelancer?
No. Do not include ordinary commuting or personal trips. Business purpose and contemporaneous mileage details matter for the business miles you do claim.
What IRS mileage rate should I use?
The IRS standard mileage rate changes each tax year. Enter the rate for the tax year from current IRS guidance, and check whether standard mileage or actual expenses is appropriate for your situation.
Is the freelancer mileage log template free?
Yes. It is a one-page free template with no email required. Print a fresh copy for each month or project, or save it as a PDF.
Does the Freelancer Tax Workbook include a mileage worksheet?
Yes. The Freelancer Tax Workbook includes a reusable mileage worksheet plus deduction and year-end tracking pages. It is a $9 instant download.

The Freelancer Tax Workbook includes a reusable mileage worksheet plus deduction and year-end tracking pages. Get the Workbook — $9 instant download