Free Tax Tool · 2025

Mileage Deduction
Calculator

Key Takeaways
  • IRS allows $0.725 per business mile deduction for 2025 tax year
  • Gig workers can save $5K-$9K annually in federal and self-employment taxes through mileage deductions
  • Full-time rideshare drivers typically drive 30,000-45,000 miles yearly, worth $20K-$30K in deductions
  • Not all miles count - only actual business miles driven for gig work qualify for deductions

The IRS gives you 76¢ per business mile. Find out what that's actually worth on your tax return — and how much you've been leaving on the table.

Interactive Tool

Calculate Your Deduction

Mileage Deduction Calculator 2025

Total mileage deduction
$0
$0
Federal Income Tax Saved
$0
Self-Employment Tax Saved
$0
Total Estimated Tax Savings
By Platform

Typical Deductions by Platform

PlatformAvg Miles/yr (Full-time)Typical Annual DeductionEst. Tax SavingsPlatform Tracks Miles?
🚗 Uber30,000–45,000$20K–$30K$5K–$9KPartially
🚕 Lyft25,000–40,000$17K–$27K$4K–$8KPartially
🍔 DoorDash20,000–30,000$13K–$20K$3K–$6KNo
🛒 Instacart15,000–25,000$10K–$17K$2.5K–$5KNo
📦 Amazon Flex20,000–35,000$13K–$23K$3.5K–$7KNo
🥡 Grubhub18,000–28,000$12K–$19K$3K–$5.5KPartially
Historical Rates

IRS Mileage Rates by Year

YearRate/MileDeduction @ 20K milesDeduction @ 30K miles
2025$0.725$14,500$21,750
2024$0.725$14,500$21,750
2023$0.655$13,100$19,650
2022 (H2)$0.625$12,500$18,750
2022 (H1)$0.585$11,700$17,550

What Miles Are Actually Deductible?

Not every mile you drive counts as a business mile. For gig workers, the key distinction is whether you were actively working (app on, available or on a trip) versus commuting or driving for personal reasons.

For rideshare drivers (Uber/Lyft): miles driven while the app is on — including deadhead miles between trips. For delivery drivers (DoorDash/Grubhub): miles from when you accept an order to completion, including driving to the restaurant. For Instacart: miles from home to the store (once you've accepted a batch) and store to delivery address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a mileage log to claim the deduction? +
Yes — the IRS requires "contemporaneous records" of your business mileage. This means you should be logging miles as you drive, not reconstructing them from memory at tax time. A mileage tracking app like Stride, MileIQ, or Everlance automatically records trips using GPS.
Does taking the mileage deduction reduce my self-employment tax too? +
Yes — and this is the key reason mileage is so valuable. Mileage is deducted on Schedule C, which reduces your net self-employment income. That lower number is used to calculate both your income tax AND your 15.3% self-employment tax. So a $10,000 mileage deduction saves you roughly $2,200 in income tax (at 22%) plus $1,530 in SE tax — about $3,730 total.
Can I deduct miles for multiple gig platforms? +
Yes. All business miles across all platforms combine into a single total on Schedule C. Whether you drive for Uber in the morning and DoorDash in the evening, all those business miles count.
Part of the Gig Worker Mileage Guide
← Mileage Guide HubUber Mileage GuideDoorDash MileageStandard vs ActualBest Tracking Apps
About GigExit: Built by someone who ran the numbers on three years of gig work and didn't like what they found.
GigExit Pro

See what you're actually making — week after week

GigExit Pro tracks your real hourly rate after gas, miles, vehicle wear, and self-employment tax. Not what the app shows — what you actually keep.

See GigExit Pro →
Part of
← Gig Worker Mileage Guide
Related guides
Uber Mileage GuideDoorDash Mileage GuideStandard vs ActualBest Tracking Apps

Most gig workers overpay taxes by $1,200+ a year. Are you one of them?

Get the free checklist that shows every deduction you're legally owed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2025 IRS mileage deduction rate?

The IRS standard mileage rate for 2025 is $0.725 per business mile, the same as 2024.

How much can a full-time Uber driver save with mileage deductions?

A full-time Uber driver driving 30,000-45,000 miles annually can deduct $20K-$30K and save $5K-$9K in federal and self-employment taxes.

Which gig platforms track miles for drivers?

Uber and Lyft partially track miles for drivers, while DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex, and Grubhub do not track miles.

What is the difference between 2024 and 2023 mileage rates?

The 2025 and 2024 rates are both $0.725 per mile, while 2023 was $0.655 per mile, representing a $0.07 per mile increase.