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Level 15
February 12, 2025

You may need the receipts in the case of an audit to substantiate the vehicle expenses. It is possible the IRS would not accept a credit card statement showing charges, they may want to see the actual receipt. Also, whichever method you use, you would need to maintain a mileage log to substantiate the business versus personal use of the vehicle.

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Level 2
February 12, 2025

Okay... the situation currently is I deliver food and will be sent an email with the miles or estimated miles, would I need receipts then if I chose to do the standard mileage rate?

Level 12
February 12, 2025
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Yes, when you work for a company doing food deliveries, usually the company keeps track of the miles you drove while being logged in to their app.  Keep in mind that this report doesn't show all the miles you drove, like the miles you drove from home to the first pick up, or the miles you drove for any canceled orders. You should keep your own record of your total mileage.  For more information see the following TurboTax help articles:

 

Reporting Self-Employment Business Income and Deductions

Tax Tips for Uber Driver-Partners: Understanding Your Taxes

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