So it’s come time to do your taxes, and you realize how inaccurate, unused, sparse or missing your mileage data spreadsheet is. It is hard to paint a clear picture for work mileage deductions, or even compensation from an expense account if your record keeping is not complete. No one wants to lug around a ledger, or go back to the office after a business trip to record exactly how far you’ve gone. Help yourself and your accountant this year, by keeping up with your miles in the technology age. While apps don’t necessarily make your record keeping less boring, it certainly makes it more convenient. Here are a few reviews of the best apps available. Consider getting your money’s worth this year just with a few clicks at your fingertips.
Mileage Tracker +
$9.99
Previously Trip Cubby, Mileage Tracker + is just as praised. Easily log and store your trips by setting beginning and end destinations, this app will add up the miles for you. Frequently travelled routes can be saved for easy access at any time, and reports can even be exported within the app. You can track business miles and even count charity and medical miles as well. Mileage Tracker + uses current standard IRS rates.
Auto Miles
Free ($4.99)
Auto Miles does exactly what the title implies, it detects when you’re driving and starts keeping track. Every mile you travel will be stored in this app. If you have a personal trip you don’t want put on your expense report or claim, simply swipe and delete. The 5s version of the iPhone and up uses M7 or M8 motion technology to do this for spot on mileage. This app is free up to 100 miles before you have the option to upgrade to the full version for $4.99. Most businesses or individuals that need mileage apps usually log more than 100 miles, so its more of a free trial. You can export the data to a spreadsheet for your expense reports to your accountant or finance office. If you frequently forget to log your miles, this is a good app for you.
klicks
$2.99
If you need on the go tracking, like easy access to start logging after you’ve already started your journey, klicks is all about automatic input. Typing your end destination and choosing from options automatically provided in the search field, your current location is used as the starting point. Previously selecting your preferences in Settings, it will automatically record your round trip. Click to add the trip to your journey log and export it through email in a .csv file.
These top rated apps should get you revved up about staying organized this year for next tax season. Not only get the most out of your mileage, but have the records at your fingertips. You want to make sure you can store data from all your business trips, as well as have an easily exportable format for yourself and your accountant. You may also want to consider a maintenance feature within the app for vehicle upkeep. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, it should get you thinking about what will work best for you. Bon voyage!
(All apps available in the app store)
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