Mileage to a second job
72.5 cents/mile
Can You Write Off Mileage to a Second Job?
Short answer: Not for W-2 workers; self-employed people can deduct driving straight from one work location to another on the same day.
W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements, and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint) before you claim.
Mileage to a second job
72.5 cents/mile
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Not for W-2 workers; self-employed people can deduct driving straight from one work location to another on the same day.
Business justification
Not for W-2 workers; self-employed people can deduct driving straight from one work location to another on the same day. W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions