Can freelancers deduct can you write gas off on your taxes?

Gas expenses are deductible for freelancers when the vehicle is used for business purposes, such as traveling to client meetings or purchasing supplies. The deduction can be claimed using the actual expense method, where you track all vehicle-related expenses, or the standard mileage rate method, which simplifies record-keeping by allowing a deduction based on miles driven for business. Personal commuting and personal trips are not deductible. For example, if a freelancer drives 10,000 miles in a year, and 6,000 of those are for business, they can deduct 60% of their gas expenses if using the actual expense method. Alternatively, they can use the standard mileage rate, which for 2023 is 65.5 cents per mile.