(% of business-related miles) x (misc.car expenses) ÷ 365 = average daily cost of business travel. If you use the standard mileage rate, then you may simply replace miscellaneous car expenses with this rate.
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The IRS considers business mileage as any driving done solely for business purposes. For example, driving out of the office to meet clients, get supplies, or run other business errands. Note that commuting between your home and your place of work is not considered business mileage.
Key Takeaways. Commuting expense is different from business travel; commuting happens before you start working, and business travel happens while you are working. Getting to your job—even if you work at home or if your job is more than 100 miles away—is commuting.