Mileage Log from Google Maps is a mileage tracking app that exports Google Maps Timeline data into an audit-ready mileage log for tax deductions.
What is Mileage Log from Google Maps?
It is an Android app by MileageWise Inc. that imports your Google Maps Timeline driving history and converts it into a structured mileage log. The input is your Google Timeline data (downloaded from your Google account), and the output is an Excel, CSV, or PDF mileage log. The app runs on phones and tablets and offers an optional desktop dashboard for additional management.
Key Features
- Google Timeline Import — Automatically retrieves your past trips from Google Maps Timeline and turns them into a mileage log; no manual entry required.
- Retroactive Mileage Logs — Create mileage logs for past years using one-time payment packages; you don’t need to have tracked trips forward.
- IRS-Compliant Suggestions — Auto-flags potential errors and suggests fixes to meet IRS documentation requirements for mileage audits.
- Multiple Export Formats — Export logs as Excel (.xlsx), CSV, or PDF for easy submission or record-keeping.
- Vehicle Expense Tracking — Record vehicle-related expenses and odometer readings alongside each trip for added accuracy.
- Bulk Classification — Classify trips and destinations as business or personal in bulk, saving time when reviewing large batches.
- Multi-Car and Multi-Device Support — Use with multiple cars or devices; save client locations by name or point of interest.
- No Ads or Upsells — The app is ad-free and does not display upsell prompts during use.
Who is it for?
- 1099 freelancers and independent contractors — Convert Google Timeline data into a Schedule C mileage deduction log without manual mileage tracking.
- Gig workers — Automatically document business trips for tax reimbursement; import your Timeline data monthly or at tax time.
- Real estate agents — Log property visits and client meetings retroactively from Google Maps history to maximize deductions.
- Small business owners and teams — Centralize mileage records across multiple drivers and vehicles; generate reports for reimbursement or tax filing.
What can you do with Mileage Log from Google Maps?
- Retroactive tax deduction: Import one past month for free to see how many business miles you already drove, then purchase a one-time package to unlock past years and claim maximum deductions.
- Audit-proof documentation: Export IRS-compliant logs in PDF or spreadsheet format; distances are verified against Google Maps distances used by IRS auditors.
- Replace a mileage tracker app: Upload your Timeline data monthly or at tax time instead of running a separate tracking app like MileIQ or Everlance.
- Analyze business travel: Review and edit trips on the desktop dashboard, bulk classify destinations, and generate reports for business expense analysis.
How does Mileage Log from Google Maps work?
- Download your Google Timeline data (KML/JSON) from your Google account.
- Import the file into the app; it automatically converts your trips into a mileage log.
- Review and edit trips using suggested fixes for flagged errors to ensure IRS compliance.
- Export the final log as Excel, CSV, or PDF for tax filing or audit support.
Pricing
The app offers a free Timeline Preview that imports one past month to estimate business miles. For full access, choose a one-time payment package for past years or a low-cost subscription for ongoing monthly uploads. Subscriptions cover the month of purchase and each following month while active.
FAQ
Is Mileage Log from Google Maps free?
You can try it for free by importing one past month of Timeline data to see your business miles. To create full logs for past years or ongoing tracking, you purchase a one-time package or a subscription.
