Tax tips, mileage tracking guides, and IRS updates for self-employed professionals
The drive to work is never deductible — except when it is. The commuting rule, the home-office exception that flips it, and how gig drivers should log the first trip of the day.
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The 25–30% rule explained: the self-employment tax math, a set-aside table by income level, 2026 quarterly deadlines, and the deductions that shrink the number.
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The IRS denies thousands of mileage deductions every year due to poor record-keeping. Here are the five things your mileage log must include to withstand scrutiny.
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Driving for Uber or Lyft? Your mileage deduction alone could save you thousands. Learn which miles count, what forms you need, and how to pay less in taxes.
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From mileage to home office to retirement contributions, these deductions can cut your tax bill by thousands. Most freelancers miss at least three of them.
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The IRS requires contemporaneous mileage records. We compare four tracking methods and show you how to set up a system that takes zero daily effort.
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The IRS raised the standard business mileage rate to 72.5 cents per mile for 2026. Here is what changed, who qualifies, and how to calculate your deduction.
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