Mileage vs Actual for Agents
Pick the mileage method that pays you more.As a real estate agent, your car is your second office — and the tax code lets you deduct that driving two different ways. Pick the wrong one and you quietly overpay every year. This Guide shows you how the standard mileage and actual-expense methods work, which trips count as business miles, how to compare the two on your own numbers, and how to keep a log that holds up — and it comes with an Excel tool that runs the comparison for you.WHO THIS IS FOR· Real estate agents deducting vehicle costs on Schedule C· New agents choosing a method for a car's first year in service· Agents who have always taken mileage and never checked whether actual is bigger· Commissioned salespeople who drive heavily for the businessWHAT'S INSIDEThe ebook — a 12-page, plain-English Guide (2026 edition) with four strategies:· Two methods, one choice — standard mileage vs. actual expenses, and the first-year rule that locks your options· What counts as a business mile — showings, closings, open houses, and the commuting trap· Running the comparison — total actual costs vs. miles times rate, and your business-use %· The log that holds up — the contemporaneous-record standard and a ten-second capture habitThe Excel tool — Mileage-vs-Actual Optimizer. Enter your business miles and your real car costs and it returns both deductions side by side, flags the winning method, and computes your business-use % — all on the 2026 figures cited in the book.WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY ABLE TO DO· Run standard vs. actual on your own numbers and take the bigger deduction· Know which trips count as business miles and which are commuting· Avoid the first-year method lock that costs agents flexibility for years· Keep a contemporaneous log that survives a question· Stop guessing whether mileage or actual is better for your carFORMAT & DELIVERYInstant download. PDF ebook + Excel tool (.xlsx). Lifetime access and free updates.SAVE MORE WITH THE PACKThis title is part of the Realtor & Commission Pack — bundled at a steep discount ($249). Or get every Tax Confident guide with the All-Access Pass ($699).FAQIs this current? Yes — it uses 2026 figures. Confirm the current-year standard mileage rate with your preparer before filing.Do I need special software? Any spreadsheet app that opens .xlsx (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers). Fill in the light-blue cells.Is this tax advice? No. It is educational and makes you a sharp, informed client. It does not replace your own preparer.I already use a mileage app — is this still useful? Yes. The app captures the miles; this shows you which method to run them through and why.Refunds? If it is not what you expected, reach out at hello@taxconfident.co. Disclaimer: This product is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules and thresholds change — consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation.taxconfident.gumroad.com · hello@taxconfident.co
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