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TL;DR
Amazon Flex doesn't track your mileage, so you need your own log to claim the deduction.
Full-time Flex drivers logged an average of 23,229 work miles from January through August 2026, roughly $17,000 in potential deductions, according to Solo data.
The 2026 IRS rate is 72.5¢ per mile through June 30 and 76¢ per mile from July 1.
The drive from home to the station is usually commuting; miles from the station through your route and back are business miles.
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If you drive for Amazon Flex, your miles are your biggest tax write-off, and Amazon doesn't track them for you. Solo (worksolo.com), the earnings, mileage and tax app built for gig workers, shows how much is at stake. Full-time Flex drivers logged an average of 23,229 work miles from January through August 2026, across all the apps they drive for. At the 2026 IRS rates, that's roughly $17,000 in potential deductions in eight months.
This guide covers what counts as a business mile on Amazon Flex, what the IRS needs to see in your mileage log, and how to track every block automatically. Download Solo to start logging miles today.
Does Amazon Flex track your mileage?
No. The Amazon Flex app guides you through a block and confirms each delivery, but it doesn't keep a mileage log you can use for taxes. Amazon pays per block, not per mile, and it doesn't reimburse gas or vehicle wear.
That puts the record-keeping on you. As an independent contractor, you report your Flex income on Schedule C, and the miles you drive for work reduce the profit you pay taxes on. Without a log, you can't claim those miles. For the full picture of contractor taxes, see the gig worker's guide to 1099 taxes in 2026.
How much can Amazon Flex drivers save by tracking miles?
Flex is one of the highest-mileage gig apps. In Solo data, full-time Flex drivers drove more work miles than drivers on any other major platform, ahead of Uber (19,697) and Lyft (16,213) over the same eight months. Many of them also drive for other apps; our guide to multi-app gig driving explains how to keep those miles straight.
The pay is strong too. Flex drivers averaged $23.75 per hour on the job from January through August 2026, up 6.9% from the same months of 2025, which ranks Flex first among major gig apps. That figure is before vehicle costs, which is why logging your miles matters so much. To see what Flex pays in one metro, read how much Amazon Flex drivers make in Dallas.
Every business mile you log lowers both your income tax and your 15.3% self-employment tax. For a driver who logs 20,000 business miles in 2026, the deduction is worth roughly $14,850 at the blended 2026 rate.
The 2026 IRS mileage rate for Amazon Flex drivers
The IRS changed the standard mileage rate in the middle of 2026 (IRS Announcement 2026-11):
- January 1 – June 30, 2026: 72.5 cents per mile
- July 1 – December 31, 2026: 76 cents per mile
Because of the split, you need to know when each mile was driven, not just your yearly total. A dated mileage log handles this automatically. Read more about the 2026 mid-year mileage rate increase.
Which Amazon Flex miles are deductible?
Not every mile you drive during a Flex shift counts. The IRS treats driving from home to your regular first work location as commuting. Most of the driving after that is business.
| Trip | Deductible? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Home to delivery station (first block) | Usually no | Generally treated as commuting |
| Station to first stop and between stops | Yes | You're on an active block carrying packages |
| Back to station to return packages | Yes | Returning undeliverables is part of the job |
| Station to a different station for another block | Yes | Travel between two work locations |
| Last stop to home | Usually no | Same commuting rule as the morning drive |
General guidance based on IRS commuting rules, verified October 5, 2026. Rules can differ if your home is your principal place of business; check with a tax professional.
If you have a home office that qualifies as your principal place of business, different commuting rules may apply. A tax professional can confirm what fits your situation.
What the IRS needs in your mileage log
An IRS-ready mileage log records each business trip as it happens, with:
- the date of the trip
- the miles driven (or starting and ending odometer readings)
- where you went
- the business purpose, such as "Amazon Flex block, Station DXX1"
Logs rebuilt months later from memory or bank statements are hard to defend in an audit. Logging trips as they happen is much safer.
Standard mileage rate vs. actual expenses
You can deduct vehicle costs in one of two ways.
- Standard mileage rate. Multiply your business miles by the IRS rate. Parking and tolls paid during blocks are deducted on top of the rate. Most Flex drivers use this method because it's simple and rewards high mileage.
- Actual expenses. Add up gas, insurance, repairs, registration and depreciation, then deduct the business-use percentage. This can work out better for expensive vehicles that cover fewer miles.
One rule to know: if you use the standard rate in the first year you drive your car for business, you can switch to actual expenses later. If you start with actual expenses, you usually can't switch to the standard rate for that car.
How to track Amazon Flex miles automatically with Solo
Solo's Mileage Tracker runs in the background and logs every trip, so you don't have to remember to start an app before each block.
- Download Solo and turn on mileage tracking.
- Drive your blocks as usual. Solo records each trip with the date, distance and route.
- Mark trips as business or personal. The free plan lets you classify trips manually, and paid plans classify them automatically.
- At tax time, export your log or let Tax Hub use it to estimate and file your taxes.
Solo also tracks your Flex earnings next to your other gig apps, so you can see your real hourly rate after miles. See how Solo works for Amazon Flex drivers; all plans include a 7-day free trial. For a wider comparison, see the 7 best mileage tracker apps for gig workers in 2026.
Amazon Flex mileage FAQs
Does Amazon Flex track mileage?
No. The Amazon Flex app doesn't keep a mileage log you can use for taxes, so you need your own record of every business mile. A mileage tracker app like Solo logs trips automatically in the background.
Can Amazon Flex drivers deduct mileage?
Yes. Amazon Flex drivers are independent contractors, so business miles driven on blocks can be deducted on Schedule C using the standard mileage rate or actual vehicle expenses.
Is the drive to the Amazon delivery station deductible?
Usually not. The drive from home to the station for your first block is generally treated as commuting. Miles from the station through your route, and back to the station to return packages, are business miles.
What is the IRS mileage rate for 2026?
The IRS standard mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile for January 1 through June 30, 2026, and 76 cents per mile from July 1 through December 31, 2026.
How many miles do Amazon Flex drivers drive?
Full-time drivers who work Amazon Flex logged an average of 23,229 work miles from January through August 2026, across all the apps they drive for, according to Solo data.
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