What you need to know
Therapists, counselors, and clinicians who travel between offices, see clients in their homes, or visit care facilities can deduct those business miles at the 2026 IRS rate of 72.5¢/mile. Mobile and in-home therapists often drive 100-200 business miles per week — that is $75-$145 in weekly deductions, or $4,000-$7,500 per year. This free generator builds an IRS-compliant mileage log for your private practice in minutes.
Quick tips for mileage log for therapists & counselors
- Deduct miles between your office and client homes or facilities
- Travel between two work locations is deductible (office to client site)
- Commuting from home to your main office is NOT deductible
- If you work from a home office, trips to clients ARE deductible
- Record the client visit purpose (e.g. "home session - client A")
- Keep records 3 years minimum (6 if you under-report income)
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.