Mileage for Lyft drivers
Per mile
Can Lyft Drivers Write Off Mileage?
Short answer: Yes: Lyft drivers can deduct business miles at the IRS standard mileage rate, which already covers gas, insurance, and wear.
Miles while online and heading to pickups count. Use the standard mileage rate (70 cents a mile for 2025, adjusted yearly) or actual costs times business-use percentage, not both in the same year.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s and platform tax summaries, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose.
Mileage for Lyft drivers
Per mile
Gig Economy / Rideshare / Delivery Apps
Yes: Lyft drivers can deduct business miles at the IRS standard mileage rate, which already covers gas, insurance, and wear.
Business justification
Yes: Lyft drivers can deduct business miles at the IRS standard mileage rate, which already covers gas, insurance, and wear. Miles while online and heading to pickups count. Use the standard mileage rate (70 cents a mile for 2025, adjusted yearly) or actual costs times business-use percentage, not both in the same year.
Category
- Write-Offs by Profession