Elusive Mileage Log Discovery

When CPAs go to tax conferences, there are usually some shared observations about our clients. One such observation is that clients never seem to keep the IRS required mileage log to substantiate business use of their vehicle(s). Most clients ask “oh, what was it last year?” while others look out the window or up to the ceiling in an effort to find a reasonable number that won’t make us raise an eyebrow. Today, however, Leslie, pictured below, proved that it can be done. Leslie, on behalf of the IRS and CPAs everywhere – thank you!mileage log