Free Lawn Care Mileage Log & Deduction Calculator

The IRS set the 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile from January 1, then raised it to 76 cents per mile for July 1 through December 31, 2026 because of higher fuel prices. This calculator applies the rate for each trip's date. For a year it does not cover, enter that year's rate yourself.

Driving for business, such as between job sites, to pick up supplies, to a dump or equipment shop, or to an estimate, can generally be deducted, either with actual expenses or with the standard mileage rate. Ordinary commuting generally cannot, and how that applies when your home is your workplace depends on your situation, so ask a tax professional.

A good log shows the date, where you went or why, and the miles for each trip. The IRS requires that you substantiate expenses with adequate records or sufficient evidence, and a log kept at the time of the trip is the easiest way to do that.

Not for the same vehicle. The standard mileage rate is meant to cover the cost of operating the vehicle, including gas and repairs, so claiming them separately would count the same costs twice. You generally choose either the standard rate or actual expenses. The IRS says that to use the standard rate for a car you own, you generally must choose it in the first year the car is available for use in your business, and it is not allowed in some situations, such as operating five or more vehicles at the same time.

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