Mileage

The Mileage module helps you track business-related travel for tax deductions.

Overview

If you drive for your reselling business, those miles may be tax-deductible. Track every business trip to maximize your deductions.

What Counts as Business Mileage?

Definitely Business

• Trips to source inventory (thrift stores, garage sales, retail arbitrage)
• Post office and shipping store runs
• Buying shipping supplies
• Meeting with suppliers or customers
• Bank deposits related to business

Not Business

• Personal errands on the way
• Regular commute to a day job
• Non-business portions of trips

Adding a Mileage Entry

1. Go to Mileage in the sidebar
2. Click Add Mileage
3. Enter trip details:
   • Date
   • Starting location
   • Destination
   • Miles driven
   • Purpose
4. Save

Mileage Fields

Tracking Methods

Odometer Readings

• Note starting and ending odometer
• Subtract to get miles driven
• Most accurate method

GPS/Maps

• Use map apps to calculate distance
• Good for route verification
• Save screenshots if needed

Mileage Apps

• Many apps track automatically
• Can integrate with Resello records
• Review for accuracy

Tax Deduction Options

You can typically deduct mileage one of two ways:

Standard Mileage Rate

• IRS sets a rate per mile each year
• Multiply miles by rate
• Simpler to calculate

Actual Expenses

• Track all vehicle costs
• Calculate business percentage
• More complex but may be higher

Consult a tax professional for your situation.

Best Practices

1. Track every trip - Small trips add up
2. Record immediately - Don't rely on memory
3. Be specific - Note the purpose of each trip
4. Keep consistent - Use the same tracking method
5. Separate personal - Only count business miles

Common Trips to Track

Year-End Summary

At tax time, you'll need:

• Total business miles for the year
• Purpose documentation
• Date records

Resello helps you generate these reports.