Mileage vs. Actual Expenses Calculator
Should you take your vehicle deduction based on the standard mileage rate or the actual expenses method? Use this calculator to find out.
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Total miles driven
—Business use %
—Business miles (estimated)
—Standard mileage method
IRS mileage rate
—Standard mileage deduction
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Total vehicle expenses
$----Business-use portion
—Actual expenses deduction
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