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Tax Savings - September 5th, 2025
Mileage Ace Mileage Tracker Review & Alternative: Best GPS Mileage Tracker?
Did you know tracking the miles you drive for business could save you thousands on taxes? Drive 10,000 business miles and you can knock about $2,600 off your bill at the highest tax bracket. In this expert review of the Mileage Ace automatic mileage tracker, we break down whether it delivers on that promise — and if it’s the right tool for you. Read to the end for a free alternative.
Tax Savings - July 25th, 2025
The Augusta Rule: A Tax Strategy Worth Its Hassle?
Follow along as Mitchell Baldridge, CPA, CFP®, and founder of BetterBookkeeping.com, helps his client Sarah legally save $4,921 in taxes using a little-known strategy called “The Augusta Rule.” Here’s how it works—and how you can use it too.
Small Business Tips - March 21st, 2025
IRS Mileage Rate 2026: 72.5¢ per Mile (2024–2026 Rates)
The 2026 IRS standard mileage rate is 72.5 cents per business mile. See the 2024–2026 rates, who can use them, and how to turn your miles into a deduction.