PatriciaR
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Here are a couple of TurboTax FAQs that will help you report self-employed income without a 1099-MISC and types of self-employment expenses that are deductible.

As for your mileage question, the mileage from your regular job (W-2) to your mystery shop is deductible. Same for mileage from mystery shop to mystery shop. Mileage from a mystery shop to your home or from your home to regular job (W-2) is commuting, so it is not deductible.  I am also attaching a screenshot from IRS Publication 463 that shows you what mileage is deductible as well as a link to Publication 463.

How do I report self-employment income from cash, personal checks, or credit card?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4801198

What self-employment expenses can I deduct?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5559255

IRS  Publication 463:

Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses IRS Publication 463