kimr91•1d ago

I finally stopped guessing on my mileage and started using an app

For the first 2 years of freelancing I just wrote down my odometer readings in a notebook at the end of each month. I figured it was close enough until my accountant told me I left about $600 on the table because I was rounding everything down. Now I use MileIQ and it tracks every trip automatically. It took me three months to actually remember to turn it on, but now I don't miss anything. Has anyone else found a tracking method that actually sticks?

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johnson.eva1d ago

MileIQ won't track if you don't have your phone with you.

the_olivia1d ago

Yeah but honestly having your phone on you is pretty standard for most freelancers since that's how clients reach you anyway. I actually found that the auto tracking apps made me more aware of my driving so I started grouping errands together instead of making separate trips. Maybe it's just a habit thing, once you get used to having it on your phone it becomes second nature.