I worked as a contractor for one company and as an employee for two others.How is this handled tax wise with things like milage which I have three separate amounts?

[brucy64]

I never felt I credit in the past for milage done for a W2 companies.

[PatriciaV · Accepted solution]

Yes, you may be able to deduct your vehicle mileage both as a W-2 employee and as a self-employed contractor. Although you will enter the same information about your vehicle in both areas, enter only the mileage that relates to how you were paid.

For the mileage relating to your W-2 job, see this post for instructions on how to enter: Where do I enter job-related employee expenses?

Even though you were paid by more than one company for your contracting work, enter the total mileage for both contracts as follows: Where do I enter my self-employment business expenses, like home office, vehicle mileage, and suppli...

Remember that you must have a written log of your mileage in order to take this deduction.

Additional Information

• TurboTax Tax Tip: Business Use of Vehicles
• What is the mileage deduction and do I qualify?
• What are the standard mileage rates?