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QuickBooks Mileage Tracking - How to Track Mileage in QuickBooks Online with the help of this content. Read the write-up to get familiar with the process of the same.


Record your business miles and vehicle expenses in QuickBooks so you have everything you need to calculate deductions at tax time.

Drivers on your team can use the QuickBooks Online mobile app to their track business miles. The app automatically tracks trips from start to finish. Simply turn on the mobile app and let QuickBooks handle the rest. All you have to do is categorize the trip. Here's how to get started.

Step 1: Check your driver's user permissions

If you haven't already, here's how to change your user permissions so your driver can track their mileage. Only admin users can track mileage in QuickBooks Online.

Step 2: Turn on mileage tracking and add a vehicle

If you haven't already, set up the automatic mileage tracking feature.

Before you start tracking trips, add your vehicles to QuickBooks Online. This way, you can match trips to the right vehicle.

Step 3: Track business miles

Whenever you start driving, simply take out your mobile device and open QuickBooks Online mobile app. Keep the app open during the trip. It will detect and track the miles from start to finish.

Add a trip manually

Step 4: Categorize your mileage

After you reach your destination, review the trip:

On Android and iOS devices

  1. Open the QuickBooks mobile app.
  2. Select the menu ☰ icon and then Mileage.
  3. Select the Unreviewed tab.
  4. Find the trip. Swipe left to categorize the trip as Business. Or swipe right to categorize it as Personal.
  5. Add a purpose for the trip.
  6. Select the vehicle you used.
  7. Select Save.

On a web browser

  1. Go to the Mileage or Trips menu​.
  2. Find the trip and select the checkbox.
  3. Select Mark as Business or Mark as Personal for the type.
  4. Review the details.
  5. If you need to edit the location or distance, select More ▼ and then Edit trip. Make your changes and then select Save.


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