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Tax Tips: Deduct Your Commuting Costs
Self-employed with a home office? You may be able to deduct these expenses.
 
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Posted 3:08 PM EST February 02, 2009
Posted by: TaxPro
This article needs to be updated - the 2009 Reimbursement rate is now $.505 per mile. These miles will need to be documented contemporaneously (at the time of the business trip) via a consistent log book or a mileage logger device.

For those self employed needing to properly document their mileage without IRS Audits, there are a few reputable companies that are in business and manage for you:

www.CRSinc.com
www.runzheimer.com
www.mileagelogger.com
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