Is there a deduction for miles driven for doordash?

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March 22, 2026
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LindaS5247

Alumni - Intuit

Yes, as a DoorDash driver, you are an independent contractor and must file a Schedule C with your Form 1040. You can deduct miles driven for your business. The standard mileage rate for 2025 is 70 cents per mile.

You must track your miles to properly report this. You would track your miles from the first restaurant (or food pick-up spot) to the customer, and between deliveries. You can not claim miles from your home to your starting place or from your last delivery home. There are apps like Stride or TripLog that you can use to track your miles.

You will be asked choose either the Standard Mileage Rate or the Actual Expense Method (gas, oil, maintenance), but you cannot claim both. TurboTax will help guide you through these entries.

In addition to your mileage, you can deduct things like tolls, parking fees and a portion of your phone bill.

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