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  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

    Are Vehicle Registration Fees Tax Deductible? (2026)

    Sometimes. Whether you can deduct car registration in 2026 depends on work status, mileage method, and whether your state's fee is value-based.

    EveryLastMile

  5. tax deduction · mileage tracking

    Is a Car Allowance Taxable? (2026)

    Most car allowances are taxable W-2 wages. The exception — an accountable plan under Treas. Reg. §1.62-2 — is everything in 2026. Here's why.

    EveryLastMile

  6. 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

  7. tax deduction · self employed

    Are You a 1099 Employee? (2026)

    The IRS treats workers as W-2 employees or 1099 contractors — no third category. Here's how to tell which you are, and what to do if you're misclassified.

    EveryLastMile

  8. 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

  9. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    Employee Mileage Reimbursement by State (2026)

    Only 4 jurisdictions force employers to reimburse W-2 mileage. Here's the federal default, the state mandates, and how to file a 2026 claim.

    EveryLastMile

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. schedule c · audit defense

    The IRS Commuting Rule, Explained (2026)

    Rev. Rul. 99-7, plain English. The IRS rule that decides whether your drive from home is deductible business mileage or a personal commute on Schedule C.

    EveryLastMile

  19. irs mileage rate · mileage tracking

    Medical Mileage Deduction 2026: Who Actually Saves

    The 2026 medical mileage rate is 20.5¢/mile on Schedule A — but most filers see $0 in savings thanks to the 7.5% AGI floor. The honest math.

    EveryLastMile

  20. tax deduction · self employed

    Can I Deduct My Car Payment? A Self-Employed Guide

    The car payment itself isn't deductible — but the business use, the interest, and a new OBBBA deduction for personal car loan interest may be.

    EveryLastMile

  21. irs mileage rate · tax deduction

    Can I Deduct Gas If I Use the Standard Mileage Rate?

    No — the standard mileage rate already includes gas. But you can still deduct parking, tolls, interest, and a few other costs on top.

    EveryLastMile

  22. audit defense · tax deduction

    Audit Response Letter & IDR Templates

    Copy-ready IDR response, §6662 abatement, Form 12203, and Form 911 templates to defend a self-employed mileage deduction. Verified Tax Court case law. 2026.

    EveryLastMile

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. tax deduction · self employed

    What Counts as a Business Mile? 47 Examples

    47 real-world driving scenarios with verdicts, the IRS authority, and the 'but if' caveat — for every self-employed driver in 2026.

    EveryLastMile

  27. mileage tracking · tax deduction

    How to Track Mileage for Taxes: A Complete Guide

    Self-employed? What the IRS requires, what Tax Court cases teach about audit defense, and the smartest way to track miles in 2026.

    EveryLastMile