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All posts· 45 Self Employed· 43Tax Deduction· 41Schedule C· 39Mileage Tracking· 29Gig Driver· 23Obbba· 16Audit Defense· 15IRS Mileage Rate· 10QBI· 9Home Office· 2

  1. irs mileage rate · tax deduction

    IRS Mileage Rate Change July 2026: Two Rates

    The IRS made a mid-year mileage rate change, raising the business rate to 76¢ on July 1, 2026. How to split your miles between both rates on Schedule C.

    EveryLastMile

  2. mileage tracking · self employed

    The Best Mileage Tracker for iPhone in 2026

    Compare 2026's iPhone mileage trackers: EveryLastMile, MileIQ, Everlance, Driversnote, TripLog, Stride, Hurdlr — price, privacy, battery, accuracy.

    EveryLastMile Cornerstone

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  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 standard mileage rate, it's already baked in.

    EveryLastMile

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  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 · 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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