Mileage Deduction Calculator 2026: IRS Tax Savings for Reseller Driving
Calculate tax savings from IRS standard mileage deduction (67¢/mile for 2024, 70¢ for 2025). Free calculator included.
What this tool helps you do
Calculate tax savings from IRS standard mileage deduction (67¢/mile for 2024, 70¢ for 2025). Track thrift store runs, estate sales, and post office trips. See how $5,000-15,000 in annual deductions reduce taxable income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the mileage deduction calculator work?
Enter your total business miles driven for reselling — thrift store runs, estate sales, post office trips, and bank deposits. The calculator applies the current IRS standard mileage rate to compute your total deduction, then shows how that deduction reduces your taxable net income and estimates the actual tax dollars saved based on your effective tax rate.
What is the IRS standard mileage rate for resellers in 2026?
The IRS standard mileage rate for business use was 67 cents per mile in 2024 and 70 cents per mile in 2025. The 2026 rate is typically announced in late December 2025. At 70 cents per mile, a reseller driving 10,000 business miles annually deducts $7,000 — potentially saving $1,500-2,000 in actual taxes depending on income bracket.
Which reseller driving trips qualify for the mileage deduction?
Qualifying trips include sourcing runs to thrift stores, Goodwill outlets, garage sales, estate sales, and auctions; shipping runs to the post office or UPS/FedEx; supply pickups; and drives to meet Facebook Marketplace buyers or sellers. Commuting from home to a fixed business location does not qualify. Home-based resellers can typically deduct all business-purpose driving.
Should resellers use standard mileage or actual vehicle expenses?
Most resellers benefit more from standard mileage: it is simpler and generally produces a higher deduction without tracking gas, insurance, and maintenance separately. You must elect standard mileage in the vehicle's first year of business use to retain the option later. High-mileage resellers with newer, fuel-efficient vehicles should calculate both methods in year one to compare.
How do I track mileage for reseller taxes without an app?
The IRS requires a mileage log showing date, destination, business purpose, and miles for each trip. A simple spreadsheet updated after each run satisfies this requirement. Dedicated apps like MileIQ, Everlance, or TripLog auto-track and categorize trips. Reconstructing a full year from memory at tax time is risky, often underestimates true miles, and draws scrutiny in an audit.
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