MileIQ Alternative 2026: Free, Unlimited, and On-Device
MileIQ's 40-drive free cap runs out mid-month for anyone who actually drives for work. What the paid plan costs, where MileIQ still wins, and how MileTrack compares.
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US-specific mileage and tax content focused on practical filing workflows.
How Long Should I Keep Mileage Records? IRS and HMRC Answers
Your mileage log has to outlive the return it supports. The retention clocks for the IRS and HMRC, when they run longer, and why the app subscription is the weakest link.
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How to Track Mileage for Taxes: 3 Methods That Hold Up
The IRS does not care which method you use — it cares whether the record is complete. Three tracking methods compared on time cost, error rate, and audit survival.
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IRS Mileage Rate History: Every Rate From 2015 to 2026
Twelve years of IRS mileage rates in one table, from 57.5 cents in 2015 to 76 cents in late 2026 — plus the rule that decides which rate an amended return uses.
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Mileage Tracker Reports and Exports: What Your Accountant Wants
Detection gets the attention, but the export is what your accountant, your spreadsheet, and an auditor actually touch. The formats, the columns, and the year-end package that works.
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Mileage Tracking for Delivery and Gig Drivers: What Counts
For DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart drivers, mileage is usually the biggest deduction — and platform summaries systematically undercount it. The three mile buckets, and how to capture all of them.
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Forgot to Track Your Miles? How to Reconstruct a Mileage Log
You cannot estimate your way to a mileage deduction, but you can rebuild one from evidence. How to reconstruct a defensible log, and where the hard limits are.
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Free Mileage Tracker Apps: What Free Actually Covers in 2026
Most free mileage trackers are free to record and paid to retrieve. The four limits that matter, and how to test for them in a week.
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Mileage Reimbursement Rules: Accountable Plans Explained
Reimbursement is tax-free only under an accountable plan. The three conditions, the failure modes, and the substantiation that holds it together.
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What Counts as Business Mileage? IRS Rules with 8 Examples
The IRS tests purpose, not distance. Eight everyday drives sorted into deductible and not, with the reasoning for each.
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Mileage Rates in Europe 2026: Full Table for 22 Countries
Side-by-side comparison of 2026 mileage rates in 22 European countries — from Norway's NOK 3.50/km to Cyprus's €0.25/km — plus compliance rules for cross-border business travel.
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Free IRS Mileage Log Template 2026: Excel and Printable PDF
A reusable mileage log template structure for cleaner monthly records and easier tax preparation.
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Mileage Log Requirements for IRS: What to Record and How to Store It
What your mileage log should contain, how often to review it, and how to keep records filing-ready.
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Mileage Claim Calculator Guide 2026: Estimate Faster, File Cleaner
How to use a mileage claim calculator without over- or under-counting deductible miles.
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IRS Mileage Rate 2026: 72.5¢, Then 76¢ From July 1
A practical US workflow for applying the IRS mileage rate 2026 without messy spreadsheets at filing time.
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Electric Car Mileage Rate 2026: EVs Claim the Same 76¢
A practical tracking approach for electric vehicle business mileage in US tax workflows.
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Independent Contractor Mileage for Taxes: End-to-End Claim Workflow
A practical filing system for independent contractor mileage for taxes with fewer year-end surprises.
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Is Commuting Mileage Tax-Deductible? IRS Rules + Exceptions
A practical rulebook to keep commuting miles out of business deductions when required.
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Best Mileage Tracker App for Taxes 2026: Free & Paid Compared
A decision framework to choose a mileage tracker app that actually reduces tax-season friction.
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US articles focus on IRS mileage workflows and self-employed filing mechanics. Each guide is written to answer a specific tax-task query, not a generic mileage definition.
- Scope labels include tax year, filer type, and deduction context
- Calculator guides show explicit formulas and worked examples
- Template and logbook guides map directly to audit-ready recordkeeping steps
US FAQ
Do these guides replace tax advice?
No. They provide implementation workflows and source references to help with recordkeeping and preparation.
Why are examples so explicit?
Explicit formulas, date ranges, and category boundaries reduce interpretation errors during filing.
How are updates handled?
When IRS mileage rates or filing guidance change, affected guides are revised with updated publish metadata.