Medical Mileage Deduction Tracker
Doctor appointments, physical therapy sessions, and specialist visits add up — but medical trips are easy to forget to log in the moment, and without a contemporaneous record the IRS deduction is unsupportable at audit time.
MileHawk includes a Medical rate category so every trip to a qualifying appointment is recorded with the correct IRS rate from the start. Log odometer readings when you leave and arrive, add the appointment type as a purpose note, and export a dated PDF report for your tax records. Free, with no limits on trips or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What medical trips qualify for the IRS mileage deduction?
Miles driven primarily for the purpose of receiving medical care — including trips to doctors, dentists, hospitals, physical therapy, and specialist appointments — may qualify. The trip must be for a diagnosed condition, and the deduction is available only when you itemize and only for the portion of medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
What is the IRS medical mileage rate?
The IRS sets a Medical rate each year, typically lower than the Business rate. MileHawk stores the current IRS medical rate and applies it when you log a trip under the Medical category, so your calculated deduction is based on the correct figure for the tax year.
How do I document medical miles for the IRS?
The IRS requires a contemporaneous record showing the date, destination, medical purpose, and miles of each trip. MileHawk logs that information with each entry. Export a PDF report filtered to Medical trips and keep it with your medical expense records for the year.
Can family members driving a patient log miles in MileHawk?
Yes. Any person driving a patient to qualifying medical appointments can log those trips in their own MileHawk account. The deduction belongs to the patient (or the person paying the medical expenses), so the driver should keep the exported report and share it with whoever is filing the return.
Should I track actual vehicle expenses or use the mileage rate?
Most people find the standard mileage rate simpler: you log miles and multiply by the IRS rate. Actual expense tracking requires prorating gas, insurance, depreciation, and maintenance by business-use percentage — a more complex calculation. MileHawk supports the standard mileage method, which is the approach most tax software and accountants default to.
Can I track medical and business miles in the same app?
Yes. MileHawk supports multiple rate categories simultaneously. Log a medical trip under Medical and a client visit under Business on the same day. Each report you generate is filtered by category, so medical and business mileage stay cleanly separated in your exports.
Is MileHawk free to use for medical tracking?
Yes. MileHawk is free to download and use with no subscription. Unlimited trips, cloud backup, and PDF/CSV export are all included at no cost. The app is supported by non-intrusive mobile ads.