Contractor Miles — Tax / Mileage Tracking Mobile App

Overview

Uses background location to auto-detect business trips and prompts contractors with a single-swipe interface to log or discard each trip for IRS-compliant mileage deductions.

Target Audience & Business Model

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Monetization

Free 40 trips/month + $4.99/month Pro

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Target Market

Global

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Target Audience

Freelancers, real estate agents, consultants, home service contractors

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Unique Value

One-swipe confirm UX is the fastest mileage logging experience available

Key Features

✓ Background trip detection using geofencing and motion sensors
✓ One-swipe confirm business trip or discard personal trip
✓ IRS Standard Mileage Rate auto-applied (2025: $0.70/mile)
✓ Manual trip entry as fallback
✓ Purpose categories: Client Visit, Supply Run, Office, Medical, Charity
✓ Trip history with map preview of each route
✓ Monthly/annual deduction summary report
✓ PDF report export for tax filing or accountant
✓ Round-trip calculator for known regular routes
✓ Vehicle profile: enter car and switch between multiple vehicles