Answers
Updated September 4, 2026
Straight answers on mileage, deductions and what gig driving actually pays. Every factual claim links to the IRS page it came from, so you can check it rather than trust us.
What is the IRS mileage rate for 2026?Two rates this year — 72.5¢ then 76¢. Most guides only show one.2026 two-rate calculatorFree. Both rates, plus what the deduction is worth in tax.What does the IRS require in a mileage log?Four elements per trip, kept at or near the time. No app required.Which gig miles are actually deductible?The IRS hasn't issued gig-specific guidance. What's settled and what isn't.I didn't track my miles. What now?Reconstructing a log from evidence you already have — and what it can't fix.Does a deduction mean 76¢ back per mile?No. What a mile is really worth, including self-employment tax.What does a mile actually cost you?AAA puts it at 66¢–$1.00. Find your break-even per mile.Standard mileage or actual expenses?A first-year election can lock you out of standard mileage permanently.How do you report mileage on Schedule C?Line 9, Part IV, and the three rules that catch new drivers out.
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DoorDashWhat DoorDash reports, what it leaves out, and the 2026 split rate.Walmart SparkWhat Walmart Spark reports, what it leaves out, and the 2026 split rate.Amazon FlexWhat Amazon Flex reports, what it leaves out, and the 2026 split rate.InstacartWhat Instacart reports, what it leaves out, and the 2026 split rate.Uber and LyftWhat Uber and Lyft reports, what it leaves out, and the 2026 split rate.
This is general information, not tax advice. It cites IRS publications directly so you can check every number yourself. Your situation may differ — talk to a tax professional before you file.
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