Independent Contractor Mileage Tracking
If you are a 1099 contractor, your mileage is a business deduction — not a reimbursement. Here is how to track it and claim it correctly.
1099 workers cannot rely on an employer to track mileage
Unlike W-2 employees (who generally cannot deduct unreimbursed mileage as of 2018), independent contractors and 1099 workers can deduct business mileage on Schedule C. But no employer is tracking it for you — you have to do it yourself.
Gig workers, freelancers, and contractors often drive to multiple clients in a day. Without a proper log, you lose one of your biggest deductions.
The IRS requires contemporaneous records — a year-end estimate is not enough. And if you are audited, you need to show the date, destination, purpose, and miles for every trip.
Track mileage from your calendar — built for contractors
MileageCalendar builds your mileage log from your calendar appointments. Each client meeting, site visit, or service call with a location becomes a business journey — automatically.
You export a Schedule C-ready report at tax time, with total business miles and deduction value. No manual log, no missed trips, no year-end panic.
Built for 1099 workers
Designed for contractors who drive to multiple clients and need a proper mileage log.
Schedule C ready
Export total miles and deduction for your self-employed tax return.
Contemporaneous
Records created at the time of each appointment — audit-proof.
Multiple clients
Track mileage across all your clients and gigs in one place.
How it works
Connect your calendar
Link Google Calendar or Outlook — your client appointments become your mileage log.
Review journeys
Confirm each journey as business — the miles and rate are calculated for you.
Export for Schedule C
Download your total deduction and report it on your self-employed tax return.
Frequently Asked Questions
MileageCalendar helps organise mileage records and calculations. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances. Check the relevant tax authority guidance or speak to a qualified tax professional if necessary.