IRS workflow
Publication 463Purpose, destination, date, and distance stay visible in the review flow.
US mileage tracking
Built for IRS mileage logs.
US-first by design.
Trips detect themselves, a swipe keeps business, commute, and private separate, and exports carry the fields the IRS expects.
On-device by defaultIRS-ready fieldsBusiness / commute / privateFree to useUS-focused guides and free access
Correction tools
Split / mergeCorrection suggestions and split/merge edits fix over-detected or fragmented drives.
Storage default
On-deviceTrip logs stay local by default; explicit Apple service use is disclosed separately.
5 fields
Date, destination, distance, purpose, and vehicle — on every trip
3 trip types
Business, commute, and private separated before export
$0
No paid plan between trip tracking and export
100% on-device
Trip history stays local by default; iCloud backup is optional
Storage defaults
Trip history and saved places stay on your device by default. On iPhone, Apple Maps is used only when you explicitly request address or map actions.
US product page
Built around the real filing workflow
The US page focuses on Schedule C and contractor recordkeeping with plain filing language and clear evidence expectations.
Commute stays explicit
Routine commute is not buried inside personal trips, which reduces overclaim risk when you review exports for tax prep.
IRS-facing exports
Export PDFs and raw files with the fields preparers expect to see when they review Publication 463-style records.
Local-first trip storage
Trip logs stay local by default, while explicit Apple service use and optional telemetry are described separately.
US workflow
From drive capture to filing support
Use the same loop every month so filing season becomes review and export, not reconstruction.
- 1
Capture the drive automatically
Driving starts and stops are detected in the background so missing records do not pile up.
- 2
Confirm deductible intent
Add or confirm purpose only where needed, while commute remains separate from business mileage.
- 3
Archive the month
Export a filing-friendly PDF plus raw files so you can keep your own year-end archive.
The export
Every trip becomes one dated row
PDF for the filing folder, CSV and XLSX for your preparer — free, with date, destination, purpose, and miles as separate columns. Commute never leaks into the business total.
| Date | Destination | Purpose | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 | Keller Supply, Tacoma | On-site install | 34.6 |
| Aug 12 | Home → office | Commute | 11.2 |
| Aug 13 | Northgate clinic | Client meeting | 18.9 |
| Aug 14 | School run | Private | 4.1 |
| Business total, August | 312.4 mi | ||
FAQ
Mileage tracking for taxes: common questions
Is there a free mileage tracker for taxes?
MileTrack is currently free to use, and that includes the export. There is no paid tier between automatic trip detection and a finished PDF, CSV, or XLSX mileage log, and no account or card is required to start.
What does the IRS require in a mileage log?
Publication 463 expects the date of each trip, the destination, the business purpose, and the miles driven, recorded at or near the time of the drive. MileTrack captures those four fields on every trip and keeps them as separate columns in the export, so the record does not have to be reconstructed at filing time.
How do you track mileage for taxes automatically?
Grant motion and location permissions once, then drive. Trips start and stop on their own in the background, land in the Inbox for review, and a swipe marks each as business, commute, or private. Add a purpose only where one is missing.
Does the app separate commuting miles from business miles?
Yes, and that separation is the point. Commute is a distinct trip type rather than a subset of personal driving, so home-to-office miles never inflate the business total you hand a preparer.
What reports and exports are available?
A filing-friendly PDF for the folder, plus CSV and XLSX for a preparer or a reimbursement claim. Each export carries date, origin, destination, distance, purpose, vehicle context, and the country profile active at export time, with business, commute, and private totals kept apart.
Where is my trip data stored?
Trip history, saved places, vehicles, and reports stay on-device by default. Optional iCloud backup syncs through your Apple account only if you turn it on. On iPhone, explicit address lookup, route preview, reverse geocoding, Look Around, and map viewing can contact Apple mapping services in real time, but MileTrack does not host trip history on its own servers in the current beta.
How do I get the app?
Download MileTrack free from the App Store on iPhone — no account, no card. Install it, grant motion and location permissions, and the first drives are detected automatically. Android is not published yet.
Get started
Start tracking with the US flow
Get free access now, then use the US guide library whenever you need filing-specific help.