How can mileage be deducted from taxes?
Depending on your purpose for driving, you may be able to deduct mileage from your taxes. Most mileage deductions are itemized deductions, which means you can only claim them if you forgo the standard deduction.Mileage RatesThe rate at which you can deduct your mileage depends on the purpose for the trip. These rates are adjusted annually for inflation.Chartiable MilesIf you use your car to get to volunteer events or in service of a charity, you can deduct $0.14 per mile for the 2009 tax year as a charitable donation (if you itemize your deductions).Business MilesIf you use your car to go on business calls or to drive from one job to a second job, you can deduct those miles as unreimbursed employee expenses if you itemize your deductions. For the 2009 tax year, the rate is $0.55 per mile.Medical MilesIf you drive to seek medical care for yourself or your immediate family, you can deduct those miles as a medical expense if you itemize your deductions.
