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Notes for the one-person business

Quarterly taxes, mileage, deductions, and life after QuickBooks Self-Employed. We read the IRS instructions so you don't have to.

These posts are for one person running one business, with no payroll and no boss. If you file a Schedule C and you're tired of guessing at tax time, the guides below are the place to start. There's also a free self-employed tax calculator if you want your own number first.

IRS Mileage Rate 2026: 72.5 Cents, Then 76 Cents

The IRS mileage rate 2026 is 72.5 cents a mile through June 30 and 76 cents from July 1. How to split your miles and what the IRS wants in your log.