When claiming mileage as a deduction you will have the choice of deducting either the mileage, or your actual vehicle expenses. There are different requirements for each that you’ll have to keep in mind when filing.

For example, the requirements for the mileage deduction are as follows:

It must be a requirement of your job to use your personal vehicle for work.
You must keep accurate records that include the total mileage for each use, the time, date, place, and the address.