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Merchandiser Independent Contractor Mileage Question.

May 15, 2016 01:07AM
I picked up some extra work doing resets (3 week project). It is a independent contractor position. Do I record mileage from my house to the store? I record my mileage for mystery shopping, but I'm not sure about the merchandiser work.

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May 15, 2016 02:36AM
When I merchandised for Pepsi it was from the first stop to the last stop only but, Pepsi paid.
I would suggest detailed records. From home to first, first to second, etc.
Definitely contact your supervisor for specific company details.
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May 15, 2016 12:48PM
If the company is reimbursing all or a portion of the mileage they will dictate what can be included. If they only reimburse a portion, be sure to keep your own records because you can deduct the difference. I do a lot of work for a company that only reimburses mileage starting at 50 miles from my home and only at 30 cents. I deduct the full amount for the first 50 and the difference between 30 cents and the current IRS rate for the balance.

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June 26, 2016 10:32PM
Mileage for work is mileage for work as long as it is​ legal work.
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August 05, 2016 12:58PM
@LisaSTL wrote:

If the company is reimbursing all or a portion of the mileage they will dictate what can be included. If they only reimburse a portion, be sure to keep your own records because you can deduct the difference. I do a lot of work for a company that only reimburses mileage starting at 50 miles from my home and only at 30 cents. I deduct the full amount for the first 50 and the difference between 30 cents and the current IRS rate for the balance.

Lisa, this is not correct. You cannot claim the difference. You have to take what you get. For example if someone pays you $.30 a mile to go and you are IC, you have to take $.30. period smiling smiley
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August 05, 2016 01:23PM
The company includes that amount as income, not reimbursement, on my 1099. Regardless, I claim all monies paid me as income and deduct expenses and mileage.

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