OK. So, I know that I will need to consult a tax person, but I would like to find out if anyone knows exactly what milage I can use as deductions from my profit from a shop.
I know that if I am doing a shop, and only a shop or shops, all of those miles count.
However, I often do shops in other scenarios. If you know the answer to any of these, I'd appreciate it so I can properly track the miles for next year's taxes.
1. I stop at one or two places that are exactly on my route home from my regular full time job,
2. I stop to do some shops after work, but have to take a detour and drive extra miles I wouldn't normally drive.
3. I am going somewhere that is let's say about 2 hours away. This is the main purpose of the trip. On the way home, I stop and do several shops that take me off of my normal route home.
4. I go on a trip (vacation). Sometime during this trip, I do a few shops here or there. Travel for this trip is all driving.
Thanks in advance