Mileage deductions

[Jsoler]

I have a small business which a do on the side of my regular job.
I have a very long drive to my place of regular work. So during my drive to work, I stop at banks, Gas Stations, stores, etc... to leave business cards, put up business announcements, do advertising. Could i deduct the mileage I drive for my small business even though at then of my trip im at my regular place of work?

[MichaelDC · Accepted solution]

You can't deduct the miles you drive from home to your first business-related stop. Generally speaking, your first and last trips are your commute and the rest are deductible business miles.