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Level 1
posted Apr 15, 2020 6:45:42 AM

I am a home health aide and I work for a w2 company, but I also work for a 1099 company. Can I claim a mileage deduction when I drive from my 1099 Client to my W2 client on the same day?

I am a home health aide and I work for a w2 company, but I also work for a 1099 company. Can I claim a mileage deduction when I drive from my 1099 Client to my W2 client on the same day?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2020 9:33:25 AM

Yes, from a regular job to a second job is deductible.

Level 1
Apr 16, 2020 6:54:21 AM

So how much time inbetween is ok.  Can you have lunch then go to your next job and still deduct miles?

Expert Alumni
Apr 16, 2020 3:28:18 PM

If the client is in the same location every day and that is your only client, the mileage might be considered commuting and as such would not be deductible.

Level 1
Apr 17, 2020 11:39:19 AM

I have one client all week, but one day a week I have 2.  So, when I go from my regular client (client #1) to my one day a week client (client #2), I think that is deductible.  But, do I have to go immediately to the 2nd client, or can I stop for lunch if it is on the way and then go to the second client and deduct those miles from Client #1 to Client #2?  What is the time frame to get to the other client?