What you need to know
Construction contractors, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs drive between job sites, supply houses, and client meetings. Every mile is a tax deduction at the 2026 IRS rate of 72.5¢/mile. A contractor logging 20,000 business miles claims a $14,500 deduction. Generate your log here for free.
Quick tips for mileage log for construction & trades
- Job-to-job drives are deductible — even short ones
- Trips to Home Depot, Lowe's, or supply houses count
- Materials pickup and tool runs are business mileage
- Drives to estimate appointments are deductible whether you win the job or not
How this generator helps
Most mileage trackers force you to download an app, create an account, or pay a subscription. This generator does none of that. Enter your trips above, click "Generate IRS-Ready PDF," and download a properly formatted log in seconds. Your data stays in your browser between sessions, so you can come back and add more trips throughout the year.
What goes in the PDF
The generated PDF includes everything the IRS requires: date, start location, end location, purpose, miles driven, and trip type. It also includes your odometer readings (if entered), a calculated tax deduction summary, and a clean header showing your name and vehicle. Print it, email it to your CPA, or upload it to TurboTax — it is ready for tax filing as-is.