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2026-05-04
The Best Mileage Tracker Apps in 2026
Honest comparison of the major mileage tracker apps in 2026. What each one does well, where each falls short, and how to pick the right one for your situation.
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2026-05-04
How to Switch from MileIQ in 5 Minutes
Migrating from MileIQ to TruMile takes about 5 minutes and preserves your trip history. Here is the step-by-step.
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2026-05-04
MileIQ Raised Prices in 2025. Here Are Your Options.
MileIQ raised prices materially in 2025 after the Bending Spoons acquisition, and pricing has continued to shift since. Here is what your options are.
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2026-05-04
Import MileIQ Data via CSV (Step-by-Step)
How to export your MileIQ trip history as CSV and import it into TruMile while keeping every classification.
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2026-05-04
How Automatic Mileage Detection Actually Works
Auto-detection mileage trackers use motion sensors, GPS, and Apple's significant-location-change API to detect drives without draining your battery.
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2026-05-04
Mileage Tracker Battery Life: Tips That Actually Help
If your mileage tracker drains your phone, here are the settings to change and the things that actually matter.
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2026-05-04
Multi-Platform Gig Mileage Tracking (Uber + Lyft + DoorDash)
If you drive for multiple gig platforms, here's how to track all your business mileage in one place and file a clean Schedule C.
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2026-05-04
Does DoorDash Track Miles? (And Why It Is Not Enough)
DoorDash's annual tax summary includes online miles, but it under-counts deductible mileage by 30-50 percent for most drivers.
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2026-05-04
Best Free Mileage Tracker Apps in 2026
Honest comparison of free mileage tracker tiers in 2026. What each free plan covers and where each one breaks down for high-volume drivers.
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2026-05-04
Employee Mileage Reimbursement: A Complete Guide
If you drive your personal vehicle for work as a W-2 employee, your employer may owe you reimbursement. Here is how it works.
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2026-05-04
FAVR Reimbursement Explained
FAVR (Fixed and Variable Rate) is a hybrid mileage reimbursement model that combines a monthly stipend with a per-mile rate. Here is when it makes sense.
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2026-05-04
Mileage Reimbursement Laws by State (2026)
Nine states require employer mileage reimbursement. Here is the state-by-state breakdown of laws, rates, and penalties.
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2026-05-04
Airbnb Host Mileage Deduction (2026)
If you drive between Airbnb properties, to Home Depot for repairs, or to meet guests, those are deductible business miles.
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2026-05-04
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter Mileage Deduction
Dog walkers, pet sitters, and Rover/Wag contractors can deduct miles driven to client homes. Here are the rules.
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2026-05-04
The State of Mileage Deductions in 2026
What changed in mileage deduction rules for 2026, what stayed the same, and what is on the policy horizon for self-employed and W-2 drivers.
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2026-05-04
Can You Use Google Maps Timeline as a Mileage Log?
Google Maps Timeline records location history but is not a sufficient mileage log on its own. Here's why and what to do instead.
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2026-05-04
Tax Day Checklist for Gig Workers (2026)
Everything gig drivers need to gather before filing taxes. 1099s, mileage logs, deduction categories, quarterly payment records.
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2026-05-04
Small Business Tax Deductions: The Complete List
A comprehensive list of tax deductions available to small business owners filing Schedule C, beyond just mileage.
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2026-05-04
Hobby vs Business: How the IRS Decides
If your side activity loses money for too many years, the IRS may classify it as a hobby. Losing your ability to deduct expenses. Here is the test.
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2026-05-04
Vehicle Depreciation and Section 179: When It Beats Mileage
For high-cost business vehicles, depreciation under Section 179 plus bonus depreciation can produce a much larger deduction than the standard mileage rate.
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2026-05-04
Owe the IRS? How Payment Plans Work
If your tax bill is bigger than you can pay at once, the IRS offers payment plans. Here are your options and what each costs.
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2026-05-04
2027 Tax Filing Deadlines: Mark Your Calendar
Federal tax filing and quarterly estimated payment deadlines for 2027. Plus extension options and what happens if you miss them.
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2026-05-04
Mileage Log vs Mileage App: Which Holds Up Better?
A paper or spreadsheet mileage log can work for the IRS, but an auto-tracking app is contemporaneous by construction and easier to maintain.
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2026-05-04
The Cheapest Mileage Tracker Apps in 2026
Pricing comparison of the major mileage trackers in 2026. Free tiers, monthly costs, annual costs, and what each one includes.
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2026-05-04
Why iPhone-First Matters for a Mileage Tracker
A mileage tracker built natively for iOS uses Apple's energy-efficient APIs and ships a smaller install. Why this matters more than people realize.
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2026-05-04
Delivery Driver Tax Deductions Beyond Mileage
Mileage is the biggest delivery-driver deduction, but it is not the only one. Bags, phone, supplies, and other write-offs that delivery drivers commonly miss.
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2026-05-04
The Volunteer Driver Tax Situation: 14¢/Mile, Frozen Since 1997
Volunteer drivers have been deducting at 14 cents per mile since 1997. The rate has not changed in 28 years despite congressional discussion.
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2026-05-04
What to Hand Your Tax Preparer About Mileage
Your tax preparer needs specific mileage information to file correctly. Here's exactly what to give them and what they will ask if you do not.
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2026-05-04
Voice-Logged Mileage Trips with Siri Shortcuts
Log a completed ride or end an active drive with a Siri voice command. How TruMile's two App Intents work and why hands-free matters.
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2026-05-04
Walmart Spark Driver Tax Deductions
Walmart Spark drivers are independent contractors. Mileage is the largest tax deduction available. Here is what counts and how to claim it.
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2026-05-04
Standard Deduction vs Itemize: How Mileage Fits In
The standard deduction vs itemize choice does NOT affect your business mileage deduction. Here is why and what does affect it.
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2026-05-04
Mileage Tracker Privacy: What Apps Do With Your Location Data
Most mileage trackers send your location data to a server. The privacy and breach implications are bigger than people realize.
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2026-05-04
Filing a Tax Extension: How It Works for Self-Employed
Form 4868 extends your filing deadline by six months but does NOT extend payment deadline. Here's how to file an extension and what self-employed filers need to watch.
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2026-05-04
Car Allowance vs Mileage Reimbursement vs FAVR
Three ways employers pay for personal-vehicle business use: flat car allowance, per-mile reimbursement, or FAVR. Each has different tax treatment and different fairness profiles.
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2026-05-04
Home Office and Mileage Deduction: How They Interact
If you have a qualifying home office, drives from home to client sites become deductible business miles. Here's how the two deductions stack.
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2026-05-04
IRS Accountable Plan: How Tax-Free Mileage Reimbursement Works
An accountable plan lets employers reimburse mileage tax-free. Here are the three IRS requirements and what makes a plan compliant.
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2026-05-04
Company Mileage Policy Template (Free)
A template mileage reimbursement policy for small businesses. Includes IRS-compliant language and the three accountable-plan requirements.
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2026-05-04
Why Your Gig Platform Mileage Number Isn't Enough
Uber, DoorDash, Lyft, and Instacart all show online miles in their tax summaries. None of them count all the miles you can deduct.
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2026-05-04
Mileage Rates Compared: IRS vs CRA vs HMRC vs ATO
How the four major English-speaking tax jurisdictions handle mileage deductions. Rates, methods, log requirements, and quirks compared side by side.
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2026-05-04
Receipt Scanning in Mileage Tracker Apps: What It Does
Some mileage trackers also scan and categorize business expense receipts. Here is what receipt OCR does, when it helps, and where it falls short.
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2026-05-04
Mileage Tracker Apps: iPhone vs Android
iOS and Android handle background location tracking differently. Here is how that affects mileage app battery use, accuracy, and feature parity.
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2026-05-04
Mileage Reimbursement Form Template (For Employees)
A template you can give your employer to standardize monthly mileage reimbursement submissions. IRS-compliant fields. Adapt it for your situation.
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2026-05-04
The Complete Gig Worker Mileage Guide (2026)
Everything gig workers need to know about mileage deductions in 2026. Platforms, rates, deduction math, audit defense, and the deductions every gig driver misses.
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2026-05-03
Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Self-Employed Drivers
If you're self-employed and expect to owe more than $1,000 in federal tax, the IRS wants quarterly payments. Here's the schedule and the math.
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2026-05-02
The Complete Rideshare Driver Tax Guide (2026)
Everything Uber and Lyft drivers need to know about taxes in 2026: 1099 forms, mileage deduction math, quarterly payments, and the deductions most drivers miss.
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2026-05-01
Gig Worker Tax Deductions Beyond Mileage
Mileage is the biggest gig-driver deduction, but it is not the only one. Phone, insurance, supplies, and other write-offs that gig workers commonly miss.
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2026-04-30
On-Device Trip Classification (and Why It Matters for Privacy)
How TruMile classifies your trips on the device, without uploading your location data to a server. The privacy and battery implications.
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2026-04-28
Are Rideshare Tips Taxable? (Yes. And Tracking Matters.)
Tips received as a rideshare or delivery driver are fully taxable income. Here's how the IRS treats tips and how mileage tracking changes the math.
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2026-04-22
The W-2 Mileage Deduction Is Gone. Here's What That Means.
The federal W-2 mileage deduction was suspended in 2018 and made permanent in 2025. If you drive for work as an employee, here are your remaining options.
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2026-04-15
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Changed About Mileage Deductions
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill made the W-2 mileage deduction suspension permanent. Here's exactly what changed, who is affected, and what your remaining options are.
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