Complete Guide
Every mile you drive to a job site is a tax deduction you might be leaving on the table.
Contractors drive more than almost any other self-employed worker — qualifying visits, site measurements, supply runs, follow-up calls. Every business mile is deductible. This guide covers how to track them automatically, what the IRS requires, and how to know which miles were actually worth driving.
The Real Cost
What your current app stack actually costs.
Most solo contractors run 4–5 separate apps. Here's the monthly total — and what Lead Score costs to replace all of them.
Typical contractor app stack — per month
MileIQ (mileage)$8.99
Joist or Invoice Simple (estimates + invoices)$8–32
HelloLeads or similar (lead tracking)$5
Expense tracking app$5–10
Monthly total$27–56/month
Lead Score replaces all of the above
Lead scoring + mileage + estimates + invoices + expenses$9.99/month
Your annual savings$204–552/year
Or go annual at $59.99/year — less than $5/month for the full stack.
Pricing
Clear pricing. No surprises.
- ✗ No lead qualification
- ✗ No pipeline analytics
- ✗ Separate tool — one workflow
Lead Score
- ✓ 5-factor lead scoring
- ✓ Auto GPS mileage tracking
- ✓ PDF estimates and invoices
- ✓ No account — local storage
- ✓ Works fully offline
- ✓ First 3 leads free
Bottom Line
Who should use what.
Our Verdict
FAQ
What contractors ask before switching.
What is the IRS mileage rate for contractors in 2026?
The IRS standard mileage rate for 2026 is 67 cents per mile for business use. Every business mile you drive — to job sites, supply stores, client meetings — reduces your taxable income by 67 cents.
Do I need a separate mileage app if I use Lead Score?
No. Lead Score includes automatic GPS mileage tracking that works the same way as MileIQ or Everlance — background detection, one-tap confirmation, IRS-compliant CSV export. The difference is every trip links to a specific lead.
What records does the IRS require for mileage deductions?
The IRS requires a contemporaneous log showing date, starting and ending location, miles driven, and business purpose. Lead Score's automatic tracking captures all of these and exports them in a format your accountant can use directly.
Can I deduct miles to a job I didn't win?
Yes. Any drive for a legitimate business purpose is deductible — including qualifying visits to leads that didn't convert. The IRS cares about business purpose, not whether the job closed.
Should I use actual expenses or standard mileage rate?
Most contractors benefit more from the standard mileage rate because it's simpler and often produces a larger deduction than tracking actual vehicle expenses. Consult a tax professional to confirm which method is better for your situation.
Track every mile. Know which ones made money.
Auto-tracking starts the day you install. No account, no card required.
Free tier · No account required · iOS & Android · Works offline