Do Gig Apps Track Every Work Mile?
(Keep Your Own Log)

App mileage summaries may not capture every work-related trip. Use this estimate to see what a consistent mileage log could change, then confirm which trips are business-related under current tax rules.

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You Could Be Losing

$0.00

in tax deductions every year!

(Based on the official IRS business rate: 76¢ per mile, in effect since Jul 1, 2026; Jan–Jun was 72.5¢)

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What Uber Doesn't Track

At bare minimum, you can write off the miles Uber tracks for you. But if you rely ONLY on their tax summary, you may be missing records that could matter.

Online and offline mileage need your own records

Platform summaries can be incomplete for your situation. Keep a contemporaneous log and verify the treatment of each trip instead of assuming every offline mile is deductible.

Trips to review in your own log:

  • Deadhead Miles: Driving back from a drop-off in a remote area to a busy "hot zone"; whether it qualifies depends on the facts.
  • Cancelled Trips: Driving to a pickup location only to have the rider cancel; keep the trip details and check the applicable rules.
  • Supply Runs: Driving to the store to buy work supplies, when the trip is genuinely business-related.
  • Maintenance Trips: Driving to the mechanic, car wash, or gas station; separate personal and business use carefully.

How to Fix It?

The IRS requires "Adequate Records" to claim these miles. You essentially have two choices:

❌ Option 1: Reconstruct Later (Hard)

Try to dig through Google Maps Timeline history or use "Sampling" methods to guess your lost miles. Risky during an audit.

✅ Option 2: Live Tracking (Easy)

Use a simple tracker to log "Odometer Start" and "Odometer End" each shift. This captures EVERYTHING.

We built the Simple Pro Tracker specifically for this. It's free, browser-based, and helps you log those extra miles in seconds.

Gig Worker FAQ

Can I deduct miles if I take the Standard Deduction?

Yes! The "Standard Mileage Deduction" is for your BUSINESS expenses (Schedule C). It is separate from the "Standard Deduction" for your personal income tax (Form 1040).

Does DoorDash track my miles?

DoorDash may provide a mileage estimate during tax season. Compare it with your own contemporaneous log instead of assuming the summary includes every work-related trip or establishes deductibility.