The IRS has announced the standard mileage rate for 2025 is 70 cents per mile—a significant increase that could mean thousands in additional tax deductions for self-employed professionals who track their business mileage properly.
Trusted by over 4 million users and boasting a 4.8 rating in the App Store, Everlance has become the go-to solution for self-employed professionals seeking to maximize their tax deductions.
For self-employed professionals who drive for business—whether you're a rideshare driver, real estate agent, traveling consultant, or independent contractor—the IRS mileage rate is one of your most valuable tax deductions. When you file 1099 forms electronically for the 2025 tax year, understanding and properly applying this new rate can substantially reduce your tax liability.
The standard mileage rate has been increased to 70 cents per mile for the 2025 tax year. This 4.5-cent increase from the previous year reflects rising vehicle costs, fuel prices, and maintenance expenses. For self-employed professionals, this adjustment represents a significant opportunity to maximize deductions when filing taxes.
What this rate increase means in practical terms:
These deductions directly reduce your taxable income, potentially saving thousands in taxes when you file 1099 forms online. However, the key to claiming these deductions is proper documentation—which is where many self-employed professionals fall short.
When it comes to claiming the IRS mileage rate deduction, documentation is everything. The IRS requires contemporaneous mileage logs that include dates, destinations, purpose, and mileage for each business trip. Unfortunately, many self-employed professionals make critical errors that can cost them thousands in missed deductions.
Most self-employed individuals estimate mileage instead of tracking it precisely, often reconstructing logs at tax time rather than recording trips as they occur. Others miss eligible trips due to inconsistent tracking methods or fail to separate business and personal mileage. Using incomplete tracking systems that don't capture all required information is another common pitfall.
These mistakes can lead to substantial financial losses when you file 1099 MISC online or other 1099 forms. At the IRS mileage rate 2025 at 70 cents per mile, even 20 missed miles per week adds up to $728 in lost deductions over a year.
Everlance's automatic mileage tracking system was designed specifically to help self-employed professionals capture every deductible mile with precision and IRS-compliant documentation. The platform's self employed tax calculator integrates seamlessly with this tracking to provide real-time insights into your tax situation.
The app uses your phone's GPS to detect when you're driving and automatically logs trips without you needing to remember to start or stop a tracker. Every business trip is captured, even short trips you might otherwise forget, with precise starting and ending points recorded with exact mileage. Trip paths are mapped for visual verification, eliminating the need to estimate distances.
Everlance makes it easy to classify trips as business or personal with a simple swipe—right for business trips that qualify for the 70-cent IRS mileage rate, left for personal trips that don't qualify. You can set work hours to automatically classify trips during business times and create rules to automatically categorize regular destinations.
As you track mileage throughout the year, the self employed tax calculator automatically updates with your growing deductions:
When tax season arrives, Everlance transforms a year of automatic mileage tracking into a streamlined filing experience. The platform's electronic 1099 filing system uses your tracked mileage to maximize deductions and minimize your tax burden.
One-click reporting generates IRS-ready mileage logs with automatic calculations that apply the correct 70-cent rate to all 2025 business miles. The system integrates with other deductions to create a complete picture of your tax situation and simplifies Schedule C preparation with organized business expense data.
The ability to file 1099s online with complete, accurate mileage records means you can claim every deduction you're entitled to with confidence. No more wondering if you're leaving money on the table or worrying about documentation in case of an audit.
The self employment tax calculator in Everlance does more than just add up your mileage deductions. It provides a comprehensive view of your tax situation throughout the year.
This powerful tool continuously analyzes your financial activity, combining mileage deductions with other business expenses to provide an accurate picture of your tax liability. It automatically adjusts for the self-employment tax rate, factors in estimated income tax, and provides recommendations for quarterly payments.
Working alongside the calculator is Everlance's AI-powered Tax Deduction Finder, which intelligently identifies additional deduction opportunities you might otherwise miss. This sophisticated feature analyzes your spending patterns and business activities to uncover legitimate tax deductions specific to your profession and situation.
For self-employed professionals, this level of insight transforms tax planning from an annual guessing game into a strategic, year-round process. When it comes time to file 1099 electronically, you'll already know exactly where you stand and what to expect.
Everlance's Professional plan ($99/year) brings together automatic mileage tracking at the 2025 IRS mileage rate with comprehensive tax filing capabilities. This integration creates a seamless experience from tracking to filing.
The platform's 1099 form online filing system automatically incorporates your tracked mileage into your tax return, ensuring you receive the maximum possible deduction at the 70-cent rate. It also helps identify which vehicle deduction method—standard mileage rate or actual expenses—will save you the most money based on your specific driving patterns.
With features like complete electronic filing for all 1099 forms, multi-state filing at no additional cost, and maximum deduction identification through AI-powered analysis, Everlance provides a comprehensive solution for self-employed tax management. The platform also includes expert tax support from professionals who understand self-employment and audit defense protection up to $1 million.
This integrated approach is approximately 80% more affordable than market averages for business tax filing, with none of the surprise fees or add-on charges typical of traditional tax services.
With the 2025 IRS mileage rate at an all-time high of 70 cents per mile, there's never been a better time to ensure you're tracking every deductible business mile. Everlance makes this process automatic, precise, and IRS-compliant.
Current Everlance users can continue tracking with confidence, knowing their miles will be calculated at the new rate for 2025. New users can join the 4 million self-employed professionals who already trust Everlance with their tax deductions. With a stellar 4.8 rating in the App Store, Everlance has proven itself as the reliable choice for mileage tracking and tax filing. Download the Everlance app today to track your miles and file your taxes.
Remember, at 70 cents per mile, even a short 5-mile business trip is worth $3.50 in tax deductions. For self-employed professionals who drive regularly, proper tracking could mean the difference between a tax bill and a tax refund when you file 1099 forms electronically.
Ready to maximize your mileage deductions at the new 2025 IRS mileage rate? Download Everlance today and ensure you're capturing every deductible mile as you drive.
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Damask is the Content Marketing Lead at Everlance, where she develops engaging content to showcase how Everlance's mileage tracking software help businesses and self-employed professionals track for taxes. She specializes in creating educational resources that demonstrate how users can maximize their savings on business expenses through mileage tracking.
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