09/02/2026
Every trip you make for your program counts:
➤ The run to the store for supplies
➤ The drive to the bank
➤ The trip to pick up materials for next week
If you are driving for your business and not tracking those miles, you may miss a deduction at the end of the year.
Here is how it works:
Business owners may be able to deduct miles driven for business purposes at a standard rate per mile. For child care providers, that includes transportation directly connected to your program.
The easiest way to capture it:
A mileage tracking app on your phone logs each trip automatically. At the end of the year, you have a complete record ready to hand to your tax preparer. No extra paperwork. No trying to remember trips from six months ago.
It does not require a new system or extra hours. It can be as simple as using an app to track trips when they happen.
This is one of the practical topics covered through the Texas Child Care Business Support Program through self-paced learning modules and coaching built around how child care businesses actually operate.
Free for Texas child care providers. No required schedule.
Register today: https://texas-ccbs.learnworlds.com
How are you currently tracking your business mileage? Share in the comments.
