Realtor mileage deduction calculator

What counts as realtor business mileage?

Business transportation can include driving from one work location to another: a listing consultation, open house, buyer showing, appraisal, inspection, title appointment, supply run, or closing. A trip’s purpose matters. Note the client or property, destination, date, and why the trip was necessary. If you have a qualifying home office, travel from that business location to another business location may be treated differently than travel from a personal residence.

Commuting is generally excluded

Regular travel between home and a permanent office or other regular work location is usually commuting, even when you discuss business on the way. Do not simply label every mile as business mileage. Mixed personal and business trips need a reasonable allocation, and personal detours should not be included. A tax professional can help when you work from multiple offices, use a home office, or change work locations during the year.

Choose the right rate and method

This page includes 76 cents per mile for 2026, 72.5 cents for the first half of 2026, and 70 cents for 2025 so you can model the year or compare records. Official rates can be announced or revised; use the rate that applies to the date and return you are preparing. The standard-mileage method is not the only vehicle method, and switching methods has restrictions. Fuel, repairs, insurance, depreciation, lease payments, parking, and tolls may have different treatment. Do not add costs that the chosen method already accounts for.

Keep a contemporaneous mileage record

A defensible log is specific, consistent, and created near the time of travel. Record the odometer at the beginning and end of a period, then capture each business trip’s date, start point, destination, purpose, and miles. Preserve calendar entries, showing confirmations, closing statements, and receipts that support the route. The download button creates a blank CSV template you can open in a spreadsheet; it is a starting point, not proof by itself.

What to review before filing

Reconcile the log against your calendar and vehicle odometer. Check that every property visit has a business purpose, that duplicate entries are removed, and that the total is plausible compared with your appointments. Save the original file and a backup rather than editing the only copy. If you used more than one vehicle, retain separate totals and note the vehicle used. Ask whether parking, tolls, rideshare costs, or a vehicle purchase should be handled outside the mileage calculation. A short review each month is easier than reconstructing routes after a busy selling season.

Use this result in a bigger plan

Multiply only qualifying miles. Keep the calculator result with your source log and review it before filing. For a broader picture, try the real estate agent quarterly tax calculator, browse all free tools, or see how NetCloseHQ organizes mileage and receipts in the product. A clean record throughout the year is more useful than a perfect guess in April.