IRS-Compliant Mileage Logs
Track your driving miles the right way. Three methods to choose from, all IRS-approved and audit-proof.
Download on App StoreYour Biggest Tax Deduction
For gig drivers, mileage is usually your largest tax deduction. At $0.70 per mile (2025 IRS rate), tracking miles can save you thousands.
Example: Drive 20,000 miles/year
20,000 miles × $0.70 = $14,000 deduction
Three Ways to Track
Odometer Photos
Take a photo of your odometer at the start and end of your shift. Our AI reads the numbers automatically.
✓ Visual proof for IRS
✓ Automatic calculation
✓ Hardest to dispute
✓ IRS agents love this
Manual Entry
Just type in how many miles you drove. Quick and simple when you know the number.
✓ Fastest method
✓ No camera needed
✓ Good for regular routes
✓ IRS-compliant when documented
Address to Address
Enter where you started and where you ended. We calculate the driving distance for you.
✓ Automatic calculation
✓ Great for deliveries
✓ Shows route taken
✓ Complete location records
Why Odometer Photos Work Best
📖 IRS Publication 463
The IRS requires "adequate records" of your business mileage. According to IRS Pub 463, you need:
- ✓ Mileage - The distance driven
- ✓ Date - When you drove
- ✓ Business Purpose - Why you drove
- ✓ Destination - Where you drove
🛡️ Visual Proof
Photos are harder to dispute than manual logs. If audited, you have photographic evidence of every mile.
⏱️ Timestamped
Photos include metadata with exact date and time, proving when you started and ended your shift.
🤖 No Math Errors
AI extracts the reading and calculates miles automatically. No typos, no calculation mistakes.
✅ Audit-Tested
Tax professionals and IRS agents have confirmed this method meets IRS documentation requirements.
How It Works
Start Your Shift
Before you start driving, snap a photo of your odometer. Takes 5 seconds.
Go Drive
Do your deliveries, pick-ups, or rides. The app runs in the background tracking your shift.
End Your Shift
When you're done, snap a photo of the ending odometer. We calculate the miles automatically.
Complete Records, Every Time
📏 Exact Mileage
Calculated from start and end odometer readings. Down to the tenth of a mile.
📅 Date & Time
Start and end timestamps automatically recorded from your photos.
🎯 Business Purpose
Select from Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Amazon Flex, or add your own purpose.
📍 Work Area
Track which area you worked (e.g., "Downtown Chicago", "Airport zone").
📸 Photo Evidence
Both odometer photos saved and ready for the IRS if needed.
💰 Tax Value
Automatically calculated at $0.70/mile (2025 IRS standard rate).
Pro Tips for Mileage Tracking
💡 Track Every Trip
Even short trips add up. Going to the gas station? Pick up supplies? Track it if it's business-related.
💡 Be Consistent
Pick one method and stick with it. Consistency shows the IRS you're taking record-keeping seriously.
💡 Don't Mix Personal & Business
Only track business miles. Your personal grocery run or weekend trip? Not deductible.
💡 Track Same Day
Log your miles the day you drive. It's easier to remember details and looks better in an audit.
Ready to Get Started?
Download Receipt.help and start tracking your expenses today.
Download on App StoreDisclaimer: Receipt.help is a record-keeping tool, not a tax advisor. The app helps you organize and track expenses and mileage for tax purposes. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax professional or CPA for specific tax advice. IRS compliance features are based on current IRS guidelines for record-keeping, but tax laws may change. Users are responsible for ensuring their records meet current IRS requirements.