Standard Mileage Deduction and Standard Deduction

[Wiedy5]

my vehicle mileage deduction is not being applied to my return is it because I’m taking the standard deduction? Usually the mileage makes a huge difference in my return. 

[JohnB5677]

There are some possible things that could affect this.

• You cannot deduct mileage expenses as a W-2 employee  
  • Miscellaneous, unreimbursed employee expenses are no longer tax deductible.
  • This deduction is not allowed since 2022.
• You serve in the U.S. armed forces
  • You have a choice to Itemize, or take a Standard deduction.
    • The mileage deduction is included if you itemize.
    • TurboTax calculates both and post the one that is to your best advantage.
    • If you haven't completed your tax return, you may have additional Itemized deductions to go with the mileage.
• You are self employed.  This should not affect your return
  • You can choose between two methods of accounting for the business mileage deduction amount: In both cases you must keep a log of your miles driven for business.
  • The standard mileage deduction
    • For 2024 is 67 cents per mile for business
    • IRS Mileage rates  see 2024
  • If using standard mileage, it must be chosen in the first year the vehicle is in service
  • The Actual Expense Method requires the mileage log plus details of all expenses.  This includes fuel, repairs, oil changes, tires, etc.

@Wiedy5