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The 72.5¢ Mileage Rate Trap: Why It Costs Truck Drivers Thousands

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Female truck driver comparing mileage rate versus actual expenses inside a semi truck cab

Q: Can truck drivers use the IRS mileage rate?

A: Most owner-operators cannot. This article explains the mileage rate trap and when actual expenses are required.

Categories Insurance, Risk & Money Tags actual expenses trucking, FMCSA compliance, IRS trucking rules, mileage rate trap, owner-operator taxes, truck driver deductions, truck driver mileage rate, trucking tax mistakes

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