08/26/2026
Here's a quick comparison:
Standard mileage:
- Deduct a set IRS rate for each business mile driven.
- Simpler recordkeeping.
- Best if you don't have many vehicle expenses.
Actual expenses:
- Deduct the business portion of actual vehicle costs like gas, insurance, repairs, maintenance, registration, and depreciation.
- Requires detailed records and receipts.
- May result in a larger deduction for some businesses.
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