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IRS Mileage Deduction Calculator

At the 2025 IRS standard mileage rate of $0.70/mile, every mile you drive for DoorDash, Uber, Instacart, or any gig platform is a real tax deduction. Enter your miles to see exactly what you've earned.

IRS rate: $0.70/mile (2025 business use). Does not include medical or charity miles.

Why mileage deductions matter for gig workers

At $0.70/mile, a gig worker who drives 15,000 miles per year has a $10,500 deduction — before any other business expenses. At a 22% marginal rate, that's $2,310 back. At 24%, it's $2,520.

The catch: you must keep a contemporaneous log. The IRS requires the date, destination, business purpose, and mileage for every trip. Most gig workers who get audited lose deductions not because they didn't drive — but because they can't prove it.

UnifyOne connects to your gig platform accounts and automatically reconstructs your mileage log from your shift data. Every delivery, every pickup, every active mile — logged and totaled in real time.

Standard mileage vs. actual expenses

You can deduct vehicle costs one of two ways: the IRS standard mileage rate ($0.70/mile in 2025) or your actual vehicle expenses (fuel, oil, tires, insurance, depreciation). You choose your method when you file for a vehicle the first year. Most gig workers benefit from the standard rate because it's simpler and doesn't require tracking every fuel receipt.

What counts as a deductible mile

  • Miles from your first pickup to your last drop-off (including between deliveries while actively working)
  • Miles driving to required orientations, meetings, or training
  • Miles to pick up supplies for your gig business

Does not count: commuting from home to your first pickup. Once you accept your first order, you're in business use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IRS standard mileage rate for 2025?

The IRS standard mileage rate for business use in 2025 is $0.70 per mile. This applies to rideshare drivers, delivery workers, and all 1099 self-employed workers using their vehicle for business.

Can DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart drivers deduct mileage?

Yes. Any miles driven for gig work — picking up orders, driving to customers, and miles between deliveries while actively working — qualify for the IRS standard mileage deduction.

Do I use actual expenses or standard mileage?

Most gig workers use the standard mileage rate because it's simpler and often yields a larger deduction. The standard rate covers fuel, depreciation, oil, tires, and most vehicle costs.

What happens if I don't track my mileage?

Without a contemporaneous log, the IRS can disallow your mileage deduction entirely during an audit, even if you actually drove those miles. Keep a record of date, destination, and purpose for every business trip.

How does UnifyOne track mileage automatically?

UnifyOne connects to your DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, and other gig platform accounts and reconstructs your mileage log from your shift data. Every delivery and active mile is captured and totaled automatically.

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