{"id":8496,"date":"2026-10-19T17:16:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T22:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellnessfi.com\/staging3\/?p=8496"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T23:37:32","slug":"therapist-mileage-vehicle-tax-deduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellnessfi.com\/staging3\/therapist-mileage-vehicle-tax-deduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Therapist Mileage &amp; Vehicle Tax Deductions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deducting Vehicle Expenses as a Therapist: Mileage vs. Actual Expenses in 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-mvbheoqj-kewbwa\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessfi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VEHICLE-MILAGE-DEDUCTION.png\" alt=\"vehicle tax deductions for therapists 2026 guide blog post photo\" class=\"wp-image-8281 lazyload\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own a private therapy practice, you probably drive for your business more often than you realize&#8230;and the information about how you can deduct your vehicle or mileage on your tax return, is confusing. This article will clear up any misconceptions about the vehicle deduction for therapists, and we even give you a simple checklist at the end you can keep for your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s your situation, maybe you travel between two office locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you drive to a continuing education workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you leave your office to make a bank deposit, pick up supplies, or attend a professional meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or maybe you operate your therapy practice from a qualifying home office and occasionally drive to another location to see clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of those miles may be tax deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others aren&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And knowing the difference matters\u2014especially in 2026, when the IRS changed the standard business mileage rate halfway through the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For eligible business driving during <strong>January 1 through June 30, 2026<\/strong>, the standard mileage rate is <strong>72.5 cents per mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For eligible business driving during <strong>July 1 through December 31, 2026<\/strong>, the rate increases to <strong>76 cents per mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means therapists using the standard mileage method in 2026 need to know not only <strong>how many business miles they drove, but when they drove them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what private practice therapists need to know about deducting vehicle expenses in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Therapists Deduct Mileage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes\u2014self-employed therapists may generally deduct qualifying vehicle expenses associated with operating their therapy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there&#8217;s one major limitation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving somewhere because you have a business doesn&#8217;t automatically make the trip business mileage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS distinguishes between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal commuting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business transportation may be deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal commuting generally isn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding that distinction is the foundation of correctly claiming a therapist mileage deduction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2026 IRS Business Mileage Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you choose the standard mileage method, you calculate your vehicle deduction based on the number of qualifying business miles you drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 is unusual because there are <strong>two business mileage rates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 1 \u2013 June 30, 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>72.5\u00a2 per business mile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July 1 \u2013 December 31, 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>76\u00a2 per business mile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS increased the rate beginning July 1, 2026 following increases in fuel prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates an additional recordkeeping issue for therapists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you drove 5,000 deductible business miles during 2026, simply knowing the annual total isn&#8217;t enough to accurately calculate the standard mileage deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to know how those miles were divided between the first and second halves of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therapist Mileage Deduction Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose a private practice therapist drives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2,000 qualifying business miles from January through June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3,000 qualifying business miles from July through December.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard mileage calculation would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>January\u2013June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2,000 \u00d7 $0.725 = <strong>$1,450<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>July\u2013December<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3,000 \u00d7 $0.76 = <strong>$2,280<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential standard mileage deduction: $3,730<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why accurate mileage records matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A therapist who simply estimates annual mileage at tax time could easily understate\u2014or overstate\u2014the deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Driving Counts as Business Mileage for a Therapist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where things get more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to IRS transportation rules, deductible transportation can include travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From one workplace to another during the course of business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To visit clients or customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To attend business meetings away from your regular workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between certain qualifying business locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s apply those rules specifically to therapy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Between Two Therapy Offices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you operate two practice locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You see clients at Office A in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then you drive directly to Office B to see afternoon clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That trip is generally business transportation because you&#8217;re traveling <strong>from one workplace to another during the course of your business.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is very different from driving from home to your first office in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving to a CEU or Professional Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You finish seeing clients and then drive to an evening continuing education workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the education qualifies as a business expense and the transportation meets the applicable IRS requirements, that trip may qualify as business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential examples include driving to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethics CEUs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business-related seminars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifying certification training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep documentation showing the business purpose of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving to Professional Meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therapists may also travel for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional association meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical consultation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice-management meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountant meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attorney meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other legitimate business activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When these trips qualify under IRS transportation rules, the mileage may be deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving to Buy Office Supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You realize your practice is out of printer paper and tissues, so you drive from your office to an office supply store and then return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s a business errand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, qualifying trips to purchase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapy materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printer supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client-room supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">may constitute business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving to the Bank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you make a trip for a legitimate business banking purpose, the transportation may qualify as business mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But be careful with mixed-purpose trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you drive to the bank for your practice and then continue to the grocery store for personal shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to properly distinguish the business portion from your personal driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving to Visit Clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some therapists provide services outside a traditional office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home-based services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community-based mental health services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract clinical work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business-related site visits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel to clients or customers can potentially qualify as business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Big Exception: Your Commute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the rule every therapist needs to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your normal commute generally isn&#8217;t deductible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you live 15 miles from your therapy office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 miles to work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 miles home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s 30 miles per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though you&#8217;re driving to your business, those miles are generally considered <strong>personal commuting expenses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS specifically says transportation between your home and your main or regular place of work is generally nondeductible commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the distance doesn&#8217;t change the rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A five-mile commute is commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 50-mile commute is still commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;But I Own the Practice.&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That doesn&#8217;t automatically change anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common misconception among private practice owners is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m self-employed, so driving to my office is business mileage.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-employment doesn&#8217;t transform normal commuting into business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You still need to apply the IRS transportation rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If You Make Business Calls While Driving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS specifically addresses this concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doing business during your commute doesn&#8217;t automatically turn a personal commuting trip into business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means activities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taking a business call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listening to a professional podcast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talking with a colleague<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thinking about your business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">don&#8217;t magically make the miles deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose and nature of the transportation matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If You Put Your Therapy Practice Logo on Your Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Putting advertising or your practice logo on your vehicle doesn&#8217;t transform otherwise personal driving into business mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you drive from home to your regular therapy office in a vehicle covered with your practice&#8217;s branding, the underlying trip is still generally commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Home Office Rule Therapists NEED to Understand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where things get particularly interesting for telehealth therapists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS provides an important rule for taxpayers whose <strong>residence is their principal place of business.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your home qualifies as your principal place of business, transportation between your home and another work location in the <strong>same trade or business<\/strong> may be deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That can significantly change the mileage picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example: Therapist With a Qualifying Home Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you&#8217;re a private practice therapist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have a dedicated home office that qualifies as your principal place of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You use it regularly and exclusively to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conduct telehealth sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage your practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform administrative work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three days per week, you also drive to another location to see clients in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because your residence qualifies as your principal place of business, transportation between your home office and another work location in the same business may qualify as business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s substantially different from simply living at home and commuting to your regular office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Having a desk at home isn&#8217;t enough.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your home office needs to satisfy the applicable IRS requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Home Office Deduction for Therapists in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Therapists Who Work From Their Couch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where people can get into trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&#8217;t necessarily say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I answered emails from home, therefore my house is my principal place of business and every drive to the office is deductible.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The home-office rules have specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, qualifying home office space must satisfy requirements involving regular and exclusive business use, along with applicable principal-place-of-business rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re relying on your home office to establish deductible transportation, make sure the home office itself actually qualifies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Ways to Deduct Therapist Vehicle Expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve determined which driving actually qualifies as business use, there are generally two ways to calculate eligible vehicle expenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method #1: Standard Mileage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method #2: Actual Vehicle Expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t simply deduct both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the difference is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Standard Mileage Method<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard mileage method is straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You track qualifying business miles and multiply them by the applicable IRS mileage rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>January 1\u2013June 30: 72.5\u00a2 per mile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>July 1\u2013December 31: 76\u00a2 per mile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mileage rate is designed to account for the operating costs associated with using your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of that, you don&#8217;t use the standard mileage rate and then separately deduct the same underlying expenses such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depreciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lease payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That would effectively double-count expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But You May Still Deduct Business Parking and Tolls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using the standard mileage method, qualifying <strong>business-related parking fees and tolls<\/strong> may generally be deductible separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You drive to a professional conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You incur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>100 qualifying business miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$15 in tolls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$30 in conference parking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The qualifying tolls and parking aren&#8217;t necessarily absorbed into the mileage calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, parking at your regular place of work as part of your normal commute is generally a personal commuting expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Actual Vehicle Expenses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of using standard mileage, some therapists may use the actual-expense method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this method, you track the actual cost of operating your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential expenses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lease payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depreciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garage rent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain licenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tolls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there&#8217;s another step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the vehicle is used for both business and personal purposes, you generally can&#8217;t deduct 100% of these costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to determine the <strong>business-use percentage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example of Actual Vehicle Expenses<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you drive your car:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15,000 total miles during the year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of those:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6,000 are qualifying business miles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your vehicle is therefore used approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>40% for business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If eligible actual vehicle expenses totaled $10,000, you might generally begin with the business-use percentage when determining the deductible portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That doesn&#8217;t automatically mean the deduction is exactly $4,000 because depreciation and other vehicle rules can complicate the calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the example illustrates the basic concept:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You deduct the <strong>business portion<\/strong>, not the personal portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mileage vs. Actual Expenses: Which Is Better for Therapists?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no universal answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Mileage May Be Attractive If:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You drive frequently for business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your vehicle is relatively inexpensive to operate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want simpler recordkeeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your actual vehicle expenses are relatively low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Actual Expenses May Be Attractive If:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your vehicle is expensive to operate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have substantial repairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance costs are high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depreciation is significant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business use represents a large percentage of total vehicle use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best method depends on your actual numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of assuming one is better, ask your accountant to compare them when the rules allow a choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There&#8217;s a Catch When Choosing Mileage vs. Actual Expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice you make\u2014especially when a vehicle is first placed into business use\u2014can affect your options later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an owned vehicle, the IRS generally requires you to choose the standard mileage method in the <strong>first year the vehicle is available for business use<\/strong> if you want to preserve the ability to use standard mileage for that vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In later years, you may be able to switch between methods subject to applicable rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leased vehicles have different restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you choose the standard mileage method for a leased vehicle, you&#8217;re generally required to continue using it for the entire lease period, including renewals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why buying a vehicle in December and making a tax decision based on something you saw on social media isn&#8217;t a great strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial tax treatment can affect future years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Therapists Write Off a New Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe\u2014but this question is often oversimplified online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying a vehicle through your therapy practice doesn&#8217;t automatically make the entire purchase price deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tax treatment depends on factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business-use percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depreciation rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 179 eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus depreciation rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How and when the vehicle is placed in service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also special limitations applicable to passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before purchasing an expensive vehicle because someone told you it was a &#8220;tax write-off,&#8221; talk to your accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deduction reduces taxable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn&#8217;t make the vehicle free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">W-2 Therapists: Different Rules Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is primarily written for <strong>self-employed therapists and therapy practice owners.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re a W-2 employee driving your personal vehicle for work, don&#8217;t assume the same deduction rules apply to you personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employee business-expense deductions are much more limited under current federal rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your employer requires you to travel for work, ask whether the practice has an accountable reimbursement plan or mileage reimbursement policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For group practice owners, properly structured employee mileage reimbursement is a separate planning issue worth discussing with your payroll provider and accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Should Therapists Track Mileage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably the most important practical part of the entire article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t try to reconstruct your mileage in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Track it throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your mileage records should generally identify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total vehicle mileage information when applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A mileage-tracking app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spreadsheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written mileage log<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other reliable contemporaneous records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s important is having records that support the business use you&#8217;re claiming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Requires Better Mileage Records Than Usual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the IRS changed the standard business mileage rate on <strong>July 1, 2026<\/strong>, therapists using standard mileage need to distinguish between miles driven:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">January 1 \u2013 June 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">July 1 \u2013 December 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your mileage app allows you to export trips by date, this should be straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve been tracking only an annual total, fix that now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Therapist Mileage Example<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s look at a therapist with a hybrid private practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She has a qualifying home office that serves as her principal place of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During one week she drives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monday:<\/strong> Home office \u2192 therapy office \u2192 home office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tuesday:<\/strong> Telehealth all day from home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> Home office \u2192 CEU workshop \u2192 home office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thursday:<\/strong> Home office \u2192 therapy office \u2192 Office Depot \u2192 home office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday:<\/strong> Telehealth from home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assuming the home office and transportation otherwise satisfy the applicable IRS requirements, several of those trips may potentially constitute business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now compare that with a therapist who doesn&#8217;t have a qualifying home office:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Home \u2192 regular therapy office \u2192 home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those miles are generally personal commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That distinction can produce dramatically different mileage deductions for two therapists who appear to have very similar schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Therapist Mileage Deduction Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake #1: Deducting Your Regular Commute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving to your regular workplace generally isn&#8217;t deductible just because you own the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake #2: Claiming Every Mile Driven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal driving needs to stay personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grocery trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School drop-off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Normal commuting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">as business mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake #3: Claiming Mileage AND Gas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re using the standard mileage rate, don&#8217;t also deduct gas, repairs, insurance, depreciation, and the other expenses already represented by that method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake #4: Forgetting Parking and Tolls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qualifying business parking and tolls may be deductible separately even when you&#8217;re using standard mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake #5: Assuming a Logo Makes Mileage Deductible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advertising on your vehicle doesn&#8217;t transform personal driving into business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake #6: Reconstructing Mileage at Tax Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I think I drove about 8,000 business miles&#8221; isn&#8217;t a great recordkeeping system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Track mileage when the trips occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake #7: Ignoring the July 1, 2026 Rate Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2026, standard mileage users need to separate first-half and second-half business miles because the applicable rates are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Therapist Mileage Deductions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can therapists deduct mileage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-employed therapists may generally deduct qualifying business transportation expenses. Normal commuting between home and a regular workplace generally isn&#8217;t deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the therapist mileage rate for 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two applicable standard business mileage rates in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For January 1 through June 30, the business rate is <strong>72.5 cents per mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning July 1, the business rate increases to <strong>76 cents per mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I deduct mileage from my home to my therapy office?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, driving between your residence and your regular workplace is nondeductible commuting. However, different rules can apply when your residence qualifies as your principal place of business and you travel to another work location in the same trade or business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can telehealth therapists deduct mileage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potentially. A therapist with a qualifying home office that constitutes their principal place of business may have deductible transportation between that home office and other work locations in the same business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I deduct gas and mileage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not for the same vehicle under the standard mileage method for the same period. The standard mileage rate accounts for vehicle operating costs. Qualifying business parking and tolls may generally be deducted separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can therapists deduct mileage to CEUs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potentially, when the education and transportation qualify as business expenses under IRS rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can therapists deduct mileage between two offices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, transportation from one workplace to another during the course of your business can qualify as business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I deduct parking at my therapy office?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking at your regular workplace as part of your commute is generally a personal commuting expense. Business-related parking incurred while visiting clients or conducting other qualifying business activities may be treated differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I write off my entire vehicle if I own a therapy practice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not automatically. Vehicle deductions depend on business-use percentage, vehicle characteristics, depreciation rules, the method selected, and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should therapists use mileage or actual vehicle expenses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the vehicle, operating costs, business mileage, business-use percentage, and prior tax elections. Have your accountant compare the available methods rather than assuming one is automatically better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therapist Vehicle Deduction Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before claiming vehicle expenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Separate business driving from commuting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Confirm whether your home office qualifies as your principal place of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Maintain a mileage log.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Record the business purpose of each trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Separate January\u2013June 2026 mileage from July\u2013December mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Track business parking and tolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Keep actual vehicle-expense records if considering that method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Calculate your business-use percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Don&#8217;t double-deduct gas and mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Discuss depreciation and Section 179 with your accountant before making a major vehicle purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vehicle deductions for therapists aren&#8217;t about whether you used your car &#8220;for work.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re about <strong>where you drove, why you drove there, where your principal place of business is, and which IRS vehicle-expense method you&#8217;re using.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For self-employed therapists, qualifying trips between workplaces, to clients, to business meetings, and for other legitimate business purposes may produce valuable deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But your ordinary commute generally doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for telehealth therapists, having a legitimate qualifying home office can make an especially important difference because transportation between a residence that serves as your principal place of business and another work location in the same trade or business may qualify as business transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, don&#8217;t overlook the unusual 2026 mileage-rate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard business mileage rate is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>72.5\u00a2 per mile from January 1 through June 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>76\u00a2 per mile from July 1 through December 31, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Track those periods separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More importantly, keep contemporaneous records instead of trying to reconstruct an entire year&#8217;s worth of driving during tax season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good mileage log takes seconds to maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bad one can cost you a legitimate deduction\u2014or leave you trying to defend a number you can&#8217;t substantiate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Therapy Practice Tax Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7be4baef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessfi.com\/tax-deductions-for-therapists\/\">Tax Deductions for Therapists: The Complete Checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full checklist of write-offs for therapists and private practice owners, including the ones most often missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessfi.com\/therapists-deduct-their-own-therapy\/\">Can Therapists Deduct Their Own Therapy? 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