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All posts· 43 Self Employed· 41Tax Deduction· 40Schedule C· 38Mileage Tracking· 27Gig Driver· 21Obbba· 16Audit Defense· 14IRS Mileage Rate· 9QBI· 9Home Office· 2

  1. tax deduction · self employed

    Texas Mileage Reimbursement (2026)

    Texas has no law forcing employers to reimburse mileage and no state income tax. Here's how that changes the math for self-employed drivers and W-2 workers.

    EveryLastMile

  2. tax deduction · self employed

    Are Tolls Tax Deductible? (2026)

    Yes — business tolls are deductible on Schedule C in 2026 under either the standard mileage rate or actual expenses. The §162 + Pub. 463 rules, explained.

    EveryLastMile

  3. mileage tracking · audit defense

    Can I Use Google Maps for Mileage Tracking? (2026)

    Google Maps Timeline tracks where you went, not why. Here's what the IRS actually requires under §274(d) — and why Timeline alone won't survive an audit.

    EveryLastMile

  4. tax deduction · self employed

    Is Car Insurance Tax Deductible? (2026)

    Car insurance is deductible only if you use the actual expense method on Schedule C. If you take the 72.5¢/mile standard rate, it's already baked in.

    EveryLastMile

  5. tax deduction · self employed

    1099-K Threshold 2026 — What Gig Drivers Need to Know

    OBBBA §70432 restored the $20,000 + 200-transaction federal 1099-K threshold for 2026. What that changes for self-employed drivers — and what doesn't.

    EveryLastMile Cornerstone

  6. tax deduction · self employed

    QBI Deduction 2026: Complete Self-Employed Guide

    A primary-source 2026 guide to the §199A QBI deduction for gig workers and freelancers — OBBBA permanence, the new $400 minimum, and 2026 thresholds.

    EveryLastMile

  7. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    California Mileage Reimbursement (2026)

    California is one of three states that legally require employers to reimburse mileage. The 2026 guide to §2802 for W-2 employees and Schedule C drivers.

    EveryLastMile

  8. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Instacart Driver Tax Guide 2026

    The definitive 2026 tax guide for Instacart Full-Service Shoppers — Maplebear 1099-NEC, mileage, QBI, OBBBA tip deduction, and Schedule C done right.

    EveryLastMile

  9. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Walmart Spark Driver Tax Guide 2026

    The 2026 tax guide for Walmart Spark drivers — 1099-NEC, Schedule C, SE tax, QBI, mileage, quarterlies, and the OBBBA changes that actually matter.

    EveryLastMile

  10. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Does Amazon Flex Track Miles? (2026)

    Amazon Flex doesn't track miles for taxes — and unlike most gig platforms, it doesn't even show estimated miles on most blocks. Here's what to do about it.

    EveryLastMile

  11. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Does Instacart Track Miles? (2026)

    Instacart shows distance on batch offers — but it's not an IRS mileage log. Here's what Instacart reports, what it misses, and how to fix it.

    EveryLastMile

  12. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Does Lyft Track Miles? (2026)

    Lyft gives drivers an Annual Summary with 'online miles,' but that number is not an IRS-compliant mileage log. Here is what is missing and how to fix it.

    EveryLastMile

  13. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Does Walmart Spark Track Miles? (2026)

    Walmart Spark doesn't track your miles. Not a single one. Here's what that means for your taxes, and what to do about it before April.

    EveryLastMile

  14. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Does DoorDash Track Miles? (2026)

    DoorDash's January mileage email covers only on-delivery miles — missing 30–40% of your deductible driving. Here's what's missing and how to fix it.

    EveryLastMile

  15. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Does Uber Track Miles? (2026)

    Uber tracks more miles than DoorDash does — but still not all of them. Here's exactly what Uber's Tax Summary captures, what it misses, and what it costs you.

    EveryLastMile

  16. schedule c · self employed

    Schedule C NAICS Codes for Self-Employed Drivers 2026

    The right Schedule C business code for rideshare, delivery, real estate, and contractor drivers — from the 2025 IRS instructions, with audit-trigger notes.

    EveryLastMile

  17. self employed · schedule c

    Do I Need an EIN as a Gig Driver?

    Most gig drivers don't need an EIN — your SSN works fine on Schedule C. Here's when an EIN actually matters, and when it doesn't.

    EveryLastMile

  18. tax deduction · self employed

    Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Drivers (2026)

    A 15-minute calculator for your June 15 estimate — safe harbors, penalty math, and state-by-state mechanics for self-employed drivers in 2026.

    EveryLastMile

  19. tax deduction · self employed

    Delivery Driver Mileage Tax Guide 2026

    DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Spark, Grubhub, Amazon Flex. The 2026 tax guide — Schedule C, §224 No Tax on Tips, and the multi-app reporting gap.

    EveryLastMile Cornerstone

  20. tax deduction · self employed

    OBBBA Tax Changes for Self-Employed Drivers

    The OBBBA rewrote the rules for 2026 — what changed for rideshare, delivery, real estate, and freelance drivers, with worked dollar examples.

    EveryLastMile

  21. tax deduction · self employed

    Uber & Lyft Driver Mileage Tax Guide 2026

    Uber and Lyft tax summaries undercount your business miles by 30–40%. The complete 2026 guide — P1/P2/P3, Schedule C, SE tax, and audit defense.

    EveryLastMile Cornerstone