If you own your own business or use your car for work, you already know the struggle of tracking miles. I know what is required by the IRS but they just don’t understand that most humans aren’t that organized (it’s really all part of their plan).
Car mileage and expenses is big enough tax deduction that you SHOULD be tracking and claiming any miles on your taxes, but the requirement to keep a detailed log is more than most of us can handle. I have kids to buckle, fights to settle and lots of other things along those lines when we get in the car. I don’t have the time or brain cells to remember to haul out a log book and enter odometer readings!
Enter the amazing Mile IQ app. I’ve been using it for most of December now and I love how easy it is. Easy as in, you don’t have to do anything! The app notices when you are driving and automatically records your trip.
How It Works
Every few days you can open up the app and just swipe right if the drive was for business or left if it was personal. This takes maybe 1 minute, but it’s kinda fun. Swiping right and claiming business makes the savings rack up in the corner. You’ll get a little addicted and be tempted to drive around the neighborhood just to see more savings (don’t do that).
The app is technically free for the first 40 drives a month, so if you don’t use your car a ton for work you could be set and never pay. If you need more than 40 drives it’s $5.99 a month or $59 a year. Click through this link though and you’ll get 20% off.
I use my car a ton for work, so I hit my 40 free drives in just two weeks (remember each leg of the trip counts as a drive). In those two weeks the miles it’s tracked for me will save $240 off my taxes. Multiply that by 26 and that will be around $6,240 a year! Claiming that on my taxes sounds pretty sweet, and not having the guilt of not keeping a proper log book sounds even better.
Remember to claim milage on taxes you must technically keep a log book, so Mile IQ is that. You can download a monthly or yearly report to keep a paper copy of your travels in case you are audited.
I encourage you to at least try out the free version and see if you also love the “never have to think about it” greatness of this app. If you are a small business owner remember the purchase of the app is also a tax write off…
(I’m not a CPA, just a girl who wants to pay less in taxes. Please consult the your personal CPA with any questions on what is deductible for you).
Looking for a last minute gift idea? Target is offering 40% off select accessories. This includes jewelry, watches, handbags and more. Grab a new handbag, kid’s watch and more.
Deal Ideas:
Women’s Mini Bag $12.86 (reg. $19.99)
Kid’s Timex Digital Watch with Flames Strap $8.16 (reg. $12.96)
Pearl Stud Earrings Set $3.21 (reg. $4.99)
Offer valid through 12/17. Shipping is FREE.
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Grab a deal on household cleaning items at CVS starting 12/18. You can grab a Swiffer Duster kit and a Febreze candle for $1.81 each. Print two copies per computer while they are available.
- $3 ECB WYB $12 in participating Household Cleaners, limit 1
**Deal Idea**
Buy:
(2) Swiffer Duster Kit, B1G1 50% off at $5.99 8.98
(2) Febreze Candle, B1G1 50% off at $4.19 6.28
Use:
(2) -$1 off Swiffer Duster starter kit, excl Bissell Steamboost printable
(2) -$1.50 off Febreze candle printable
Total Due: $10.26
Get Back: $3 ECB
–like getting it all for $7.26 or $1.81 ea.
Here are some more household coupons:
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Grab the new $2 off Schick coupon while you can to save on razors. You can use the coupon at Rite Aid this week starting 12/18. Print two copies per computer!
Schick Coupon
-$2 off Schick Hydro razor or refill, excl disposables and women’s razor or refill printable
- *500 PP WYB $20 worth of Schick Shave Care Products, limit 2
**Deal Idea**
Buy:
(2) Schick Hydro 5 Razor, $9.51
(1) Edge Shave Gel, 7 oz, $2.61
Use:
(2) -$2 off Schick Hydro razor or refill, excl disposables and women’s razor or refill printable
-$1 off Schick Hydro, Edge or Skintimate shave gel, excl 2.75 oz, SS 12/04
Total Due: $16.63
Get Back: 500 PP
–like getting it all for $11.63
Here are some more personal care coupons:
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Looking for a fun deal on pajamas? Today only, Target has 50% off PJ’s for kids. This includes Christmas pajamas (but excludes clearance).
Note: if the item you want is sold out online, be sure to check to see if it’s available for in-store pick-up.
Deal Idea:
Toddler Girls PJ’s, $3.99 (reg. $7.99)
Shipping is free. Deal is valid today, 12/17, only.
See more online shopping deals.
Heads up friends in diaper land! Grab a deal on Luvs and Huggies starting 12/18 at CVS. This deal makes diapers $3.74 for a jumbo pack after coupons and ECBs. It’s a great time to stock up on several diapers at once.
Diaper Coupons
-$1 off Luvs diapers, excl trial size printable
-$2 off Huggies diapers, excl 9 ct. and less printable
CVS Deal Idea:
- $10 ECB WYB $30 in participating Baby Care, limit 1
**Deal Idea**
Buy:
(2) Luvs Diapers, Jumbo Pack, B1G1 50% off at $9.99
(2) Huggies Diapers, Jumbo Pack, $11.99 17.98
Use:
(2) -$1 off Luvs diapers, excl trial size printable
(2) -$2 off Huggies diapers, excl 9 ct. and less printable
Total Due: $26.96
Get Back: $10 ECB
-$2 off Luvs diapers, limit 1, Checkout 51 mobile coupon
–like getting it all for $14.96 or $3.74 ea
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Kohl’s has a great sale on clothing! Use the promo code BUYNOW to get an extra 20% off clothing and accessories.
You’ll also earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend.
You can stack this with other coupon codes:
FROSTING30 – extra 30% off for Kohl’s Cardholders
KCSHIP4FREE – free shipping for Kohl’s Cardholers
CANDYCANE – 20% off orders over $100 or 15% off orders under $100
Deal Ideas
Carter’s Fleece Pajamas, $5.59 (reg. $20)
w/ Kohl’s Card
Women’s Tek Fleece, $5.60 (reg. $20)
w/ Kohl’s Card
Jumping Bean Infant Clothes, $3.35 (reg. $12)
w/ Kohl’s Card
Shipping is FREE on orders $50+. Deal is valid today, 12/17, only.
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Photobarn is having a great sale this weekend! You can get photocubes and photoblocks for $5.
These are really cute decorations to place around the home.
Other Deals:
5×7 or 6×6 Photoboards – $5
Photoblock Ornaments – $9
8×10 Photoboards – $15(3) 8×10 Photoboards – $39
Shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Note: these items may not arrive in time for Christmas. The deal ends 12/18.
See more Photo deals.
If you are a CVS Beauty Club member don’t forget your rewards won’t roll over to next year. Be sure to log into your account to see how far you are from your next reward.
If you are only a few dollars away from your $5 ECB next reward you’ll need to grab something before the 1st or you will lose anything you have spent so far. Turns out I only need $3.44 to earn my next $5 reward, so it looks like CVS is on my errand list.
Not a Beauty Club Member??
The Beauty Club is a free program that you register for at CVS.com and when you purchase $50 in beauty products you will get a $5 extracare buck. This is before coupons and before other ECB deals! It tracks you across all your CVS shopping and you keep earning rewards the more you shop.
See all of the current CVS deals.
