Is Business Mileage Tax Deductible? Yes — Claim 67¢ Per Mile in 2024
100%
Deductible
Line 9
Schedule C
Car and truck expenses
Category
$0.67/mile (2024)
Typical cost
Business mileage is one of the easiest and most valuable deductions for self-employed individuals and single-member LLCs. If you drive for legitimate business purposes—client meetings, supply runs, job sites—you can deduct 67 cents per mile using the IRS standard mileage rate for 2024. The key is accurate mile tracking; the IRS requires detailed records to back up your claim.
Who qualifies?
Self-employed individuals, sole proprietors, freelancers, and single-member LLCs filing Schedule C qualify for this deduction. You must use the vehicle for business purposes (not commuting to a regular office) and choose either the standard mileage rate or actual expense method—you cannot mix methods on the same vehicle within a single tax year.
How to claim it
- 1 Track all business miles in a mileage log or app (date, destination, business purpose, miles driven) throughout the year.
- 2 Choose either the IRS standard mileage rate (67¢/mile in 2024) or the actual expense method—decide before year-end and stick with it.
- 3 Calculate total business miles and multiply by 67¢; enter the result on Schedule C Line 9 (Car and truck expenses).
Pro tip
Use a dedicated mileage app (IRS-compliant options like Stride Health, MileIQ, or Everlance auto-log trips) to eliminate manual tracking errors and ensure consistent documentation. The IRS is strict about mileage audits, so automated records with timestamps are far safer than reconstructed logs.
Source: IRS Publication 463: Travel, Gift, and Car Expenses
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