topic Hi,I am filing 1099 MISC Self employment. For Vehicle Mileage deduction Can someone pls clarify what happens incase we don't a proof or log of miles driven for business? in Deductions & credits

Hi,I am filing 1099 MISC Self employment. For Vehicle Mileage deduction Can someone pls clarify what happens incase we don't a proof or log of miles driven for business?

neeraj79 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:40:09 GMT

I am just entering an approximate mileage information. Does IRS come back asking for proof ?

You are taking a risk of audit. The IRS does not permit t...

CarolynM — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:40:11 GMT

You are taking a risk of audit. The IRS does not permit the approximation of vehicle miles driven for business purposes.

If you do not have a detailed log of when and how far you drove for business purposes, you will lose the deduction.

For more information on the IRS Business Mileage Deduction, follow this link: Business Use of Vehicle

Thanks Carolyn, However when entering the mileage i see t...

neeraj79 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:40:12 GMT

Thanks Carolyn, However when entering the mileage i see there is an option to check/uncheck if we do not have an evidence or receipt of miles travelled. I assumed by checking this box i am declaring that i don't have any record or log so no question of audit. I am in a situation where we commute everyday to work, the distance traveled is same everyday, how does one keep a daily record of mileage in such cases ? We can only do a rough calculation of the distance travelled times number of weeks in a year.

You keep track of the days you work (your pay stub is suf...

CarolynM — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:40:13 GMT

You keep track of the days you work (your pay stub is sufficient evidence) and the internet can support the mileage.

Thank you Carolyn. Appreciate it.

neeraj79 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:40:14 GMT

Thank you Carolyn. Appreciate it.