Mileage Deduction
Deduct 70 cents per mile for business driving in 2025 (67 cents for 2024).
Tax Form
Schedule C, Line 9
Estimated Savings
$500-3,000/year
IRS Reference
Publication 463
How It Works
The standard mileage deduction lets you deduct a set rate per business mile driven. The IRS sets this rate annually: 70 cents per mile for 2025 and 67 cents per mile for 2024. This covers driving to content locations, picking up equipment, meeting collaborators, and any other business-related driving.
IRS Rules & Requirements
- 2025 standard mileage rate is 70 cents per mile (67 cents for 2024)
- Must track mileage contemporaneously (as you drive)
- Commuting from home to regular workplace is NOT deductible
- Can use standard mileage OR actual vehicle expenses, not both
- Must choose method in first year vehicle is used for business
Real Examples
Driving 50 miles to a content shoot location = $35 deduction (2025 rate)
Weekly 20-mile round trips to pick up equipment = $728/year (2025 rate)
1,000 business miles per year = $700 deduction (2025 rate)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not tracking mileage throughout the year
- Including personal errands in business mileage
- Forgetting to log the purpose of each trip
- Mixing mileage and actual expense methods
Pro Tip
Use a mileage tracking app like MileIQ or Everlance. It automatically logs your drives and categorizes them - much easier than manual tracking.
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