License to Deduct
Choose How Your Data Is Stored
No other mileage app gives you this choice. Pick the privacy level that fits your comfort, and change it anytime.
Local Privacy Shield Pro
All data stays on your device. Create encrypted backups manually and store them wherever you trust — your hard drive, your USB stick, your rules. Nothing is ever uploaded.
IRS Smart Sync Pro
Only what the IRS requires — date, distance, purpose, and origin/destination addresses — syncs to the cloud. Your GPS coordinates never leave your device. Everything the IRS needs, nothing they don't.
Full Cloud Sync Pro Plus
Everything syncs securely, including GPS waypoints. Access all your trip data from any device. Valley Technologies Group will never sell your data to third parties — full convenience with full respect.
Every tier includes encrypted backups. Every tier keeps you in control.
Mileage Tracking That Respects Your Privacy
Every feature is designed to save you time, maximize your tax deductions, and keep your data under your control.
Automatic Trip Detection
Your phone detects when you start driving and logs every mile in the background. No buttons to press, no apps to open.
Smart Classification
Learns your routes over time and suggests whether a trip is business or personal. Classify with a single swipe.
IRS-Compliant Reports
Generate mileage logs that meet IRS requirements for Schedule C deductions. Export as PDF or CSV anytime.
Privacy by Design
Your trip data stays on your device by default. Choose from three privacy tiers — from fully local to cloud-synced — and change anytime.
Works Without Signal
Full offline capability means trips are tracked even in areas with no cell coverage. Data syncs when you reconnect.
Tax Season Ready
When April arrives, your mileage log is already complete. Export your full year of trips in seconds, not hours.
Start Saving in Under Two Minutes
No complex setup, no manual entry. Just download, choose your privacy level, drive, and deduct.
Download the App
Free on iOS and coming soon to Android. Create your account in 30 seconds.
Choose Your Privacy Level
Pick from Local, IRS Smart Sync, or Full Cloud. You can change anytime.
Just Drive
The app runs in the background and automatically detects every trip.
Export & Deduct
Download your IRS-ready mileage report and claim your deduction.
Real Savings for Real Freelancers
The average self-employed professional drives thousands of deductible miles each year. Are you tracking yours?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about mileage deductions and how License to Deduct works.
If you are self-employed or a freelancer who files Schedule C, you can deduct business miles driven. This includes rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, real estate agents, photographers, consultants, and any independent contractor who uses their vehicle for work.
License to Deduct uses your phone's motion sensors and GPS to detect when you start and stop driving. Trips are recorded automatically in the background with minimal battery impact. You can also start trips manually if you prefer.
You choose how your data is stored. Local Privacy Shield keeps everything on your device and is included with Pro. IRS Smart Sync (also included with Pro) uploads only what the IRS requires — date, distance, purpose, and addresses — while GPS coordinates never leave your phone. This is everything the IRS needs for compliance. Full Cloud Sync (included with Pro Plus) backs up everything including GPS waypoints for cross-device access. New users get a free 20-trip trial. You can switch tiers anytime.
Never. Valley Technologies Group, the maker of License to Deduct, will never sell, share, or monetize your location data or trip history with any third party. Your driving data exists to serve you — not advertisers.
No. We use efficient location services that run in the background with minimal battery impact. Most users report less than 5% additional battery usage per day, even with full-time tracking enabled.
You can export a complete IRS-compliant mileage log as a PDF or CSV file. Reports include date, destination, business purpose, and miles driven for each trip — exactly what the IRS requires for Schedule C mileage deductions.
Start Tracking. Stay Private.
Every untracked mile is money left on the table. Download License to Deduct, choose your privacy level, and claim what you have earned.