Why your own mileage log matters
Tax authorities expect you to keep your own records of business driving. In the US, the IRS asks for the date, destination, business purpose and miles of each business trip, recorded close to the time; estimates aren’t accepted. Read the IRS mileage log requirements.
The idea is the same elsewhere: HMRC, the CRA and the ATO all publish per-mile or per-kilometre rates and expect records behind your claim. Compare the official rates.
What SnapBooks does for drivers
- GPS trip logging in the Android app, with automatic trip detection if you turn it on.
- Business, personal or commute. Classify each trip; only business trips count toward your deduction.
- The right rate per trip. SnapBooks applies the official rate for your country and keeps it with the trip.
- Car receipts in seconds. Scan fuel, tolls, parking, car washes and repairs.
- Phone and data. Keep your phone bills with everything else. If you also use the phone personally, tax authorities generally only let you claim the business share.
- Mileage reports. Export your trips for your tax return or your accountant.
Standard rate or actual costs?
Some countries let you choose between a per-mile (or per-kilometre) rate and claiming your actual car costs. The rate is simpler; actual costs need every fuel, repair and insurance receipt plus your business-use share. SnapBooks covers both: it logs your miles and keeps every car receipt.
Plans
Start free with 25 receipt scans a month, no card needed. Pro costs $4.99 a month (or $39.99 a year) for unlimited scans, mileage, QuickBooks sync and the year-end tax pack. Team costs $9.99 a month and adds a shared workspace for up to 10 people. Both paid plans start with a 7-day free trial. Compare plans.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need my own log if the driving app tracks my trips?
Platform trip records are useful, but tax authorities expect you to keep your own records of business driving. A GPS log in SnapBooks gives you one complete record of all your business trips.
Can SnapBooks track trips in the background?
Yes. In the Android app you can turn on automatic trip detection, which uses background location while you drive.
Which rate does SnapBooks use?
The official rate for your country on the date of the trip, for example the IRS rate in the US or HMRC’s approved mileage rate in the UK. See today’s rates.
Can I use it on an iPhone?
An iOS app is coming soon. You can use SnapBooks in any browser today, including on an iPhone.