I am an independent contractor are the miles to and from the place I’m contracted deductible?

[alexis-g-33]

 I’m contracted and then from home I drive about 65-70 miles to the place I’m asked to work and then back home.

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

Yes, they are. Your deductible miles depend on where your primary place of business is located.

• If you maintain an office at home, all your miles are typically deductible from the time you get behind the wheel and drive away to deal with anything related to your business. 
• If you drive to meet with a client, then return directly home, the entire trip is business-related. If you drive to meet a client then stop for a loaf of bread, you've complicated the issue. 
• If you operate your business from somewhere other than your home, you can't deduct the miles you drive to that location – they're considered commuting. 
• You can deduct driving costs from your business location to work-related activities, even if it's just dropping packages off at the post office.

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