Most small business owners track their gas, repairs, and car expenses… but forget the one record the IRS actually requires: a mileage log.

In this video, Enrolled Agent Camari Ellis explains why failing to keep a mileage log could cause the IRS to deny your entire vehicle deduction during an audit. This is one of the most common tax mistakes small business owners, self-employed individuals, and entrepreneurs make.

If you use your vehicle for business, you need documentation — not just receipts.

In this video you’ll learn:
• Why the IRS requires a mileage log
• What happens if you get audited without one
• The difference between expenses and proof
• How small bookkeeping mistakes turn into big tax bills
• How to make your tax return more audit-proof

Most IRS audits don’t happen immediately. They often happen years later when business owners no longer have proper records. Good documentation protects your deductions.

If your tax preparer isn’t talking about documentation and tax strategy, you may be missing key protections.

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