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Mileage Log Template
Record business trips with purpose, locations, miles, and notes.
Resource overview
Record business trips with purpose, locations, miles, and notes. Use it to organize the information you already have, identify gaps, and prepare a more useful conversation with your adviser.
Who is this for?
This resource is designed for freelancer readers. If your filing structure, employment situation, or business activities are more complex, review the official references and seek tailored guidance.
What's included?
- Enter the trip date and business purpose
- Record start and end locations
- Enter business miles from a reliable record
- Review total miles and retain supporting evidence
How to use this resource
- Download the Excel and save a working copy.
- Work through the listed items using your own statements, receipts, and records.
- Check missing information against the official references below.
- Keep the completed file and original source documents securely.
Document preview
Mileage Log worksheet · editable Excel file
| Date | Business purpose | Start location | End location | Odometer start | Odometer end | Miles (from odometer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Client meeting: Lakeside Dental kickoff | Home office | Lakeside Dental, Henderson | 41250 | 41266.4 | 16.4 |
| 1/13/2026 | Pick up printed proofs | Home office | Print shop, Las Vegas | 41290 | 41298.1 | 8.1 |
| 1/21/2026 | Photo shoot location scouting | Home office | Red Rock Canyon | 41334 | 41360.7 | 26.7 |
| 1/28/2026 | Client meeting: Summit Fitness | Home office | Summit Fitness, Summerlin | 41402 | 41414.6 | 12.6 |
| 2/4/2026 | Bank deposit and supplies | Home office | Bank and office supply store | 41466 | 41473.2 | 7.2 |
Preview shows the first rows of the worksheet; formulas, drop-down lists and calculations are in the downloaded file.
Official references
Use these authoritative pages to verify time-sensitive tax details and find current forms.
This is NetFintax educational material, not an official IRS or Nevada government form. It does not determine tax eligibility or replace personalized professional advice.
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