Track mileage and expenses from day one

Records are the difference between guessing and knowing, at tax time and when deciding which gigs to keep.

Keep

• A mileage log: date, purpose, start and end odometer readings
• Receipts for supplies, equipment and fees
• A record of all income by platform or client
• Hours worked, including waiting time

Make it easy

• Use a separate bank account for side income and expenses
• Photograph receipts right away
• Update your tracker once a week

Mileage

For business driving, you can generally deduct either the IRS standard mileage rate or actual car costs. The rate changes each year; check IRS.gov.

General information, not tax advice. Penny Boosters isn't paid by any gig app or platform.