Seth the Sage: I just accepted a new job and was told that I can work from home. But I need to travel to HQ often in these beginning days. I easily put on 600 miles RT for each trip! My employer won’t reimburse me for mileage. Can I deduct gas or the standard .58/mile for my documented trips to HQ?

Jan

Seth the Sage: I just accepted a new job and was told that I can work from home. But I need to travel to HQ often in these beginning days. I easily put on 600 miles RT for each trip! My employer won't reimburse me for mileage. Can I deduct gas or the standard .58/mile for my documented trips to HQ?

— wendycobrda

You can deduct the standard mileage. If they are paying you an an independent contractor then you can deduct all of your car’s R&M based on a % of business miles over total miles. You are supposed to keep logs to support your mileage.