Charity and Volunteer Mileage Log
The IRS charity mileage rate is already lower than the business rate — and if you are paying a monthly subscription to track those miles, you may be spending more on the app than you save on your taxes.
MileHawk is a free mileage tracker with a dedicated Charity rate category. Log each volunteer trip with odometer readings and a purpose note, then export a PDF or CSV when tax season arrives. Your charitable driving is documented, IRS-ready, and costs you nothing to record.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IRS mileage rate for charity driving?
The IRS sets a specific Charity rate for miles driven in service of a qualifying nonprofit or religious organization. This rate is lower than the Business rate and is set by statute rather than updated annually. MileHawk stores the current charity rate and applies it automatically when you select the Charity category.
What volunteer trips qualify for the charity mileage deduction?
Miles driven in service of a qualifying 501(c)(3) organization generally qualify: driving to a food bank, transporting clients for a nonprofit, delivering meals, or traveling to a volunteer worksite. Commuting to and from your own home to begin volunteer service may not qualify — consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Why does it matter that MileHawk is free for volunteers?
The IRS charity mileage rate is already lower than the business rate. If you pay $4 or more per month for a subscription mileage app, you could easily spend more on the app than you save in deductions, especially for occasional volunteers. MileHawk is free and ad-supported so the full value of your charitable driving stays in your pocket.
How do I prove my volunteer miles to the IRS?
The IRS requires a written record of the date, place, and charitable purpose of each trip. MileHawk's trip log captures date, odometer start and end, miles, and a purpose field you fill in. Export the log as a PDF and keep it with your tax records for each year you claim the deduction.
Can I track volunteer driving and personal driving in the same app?
Yes. MileHawk supports multiple rate categories in a single account. You can log a volunteer trip under Charity and a work trip under Business on the same day. When you run a report, you filter by category to see only your charity miles — they never get mixed with other mileage in the export.
Can multiple volunteers in an organization each use MileHawk?
Yes. Each volunteer installs MileHawk on their own device and manages their own log independently. There is no organizational account or per-seat fee. Volunteers share their own exported reports with the organization or use them for their personal tax filing.