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Originally Posted by Camron Rust
Whether one or both drivers are paid is not relevant. If he drives, he can and should deduct the mileage he actually drove. Likewise, whether you drive or not, all money received is income (even if it is designated as reimbursement for travel) and should be included in that income. The deduction for miles driven will take care of the balance.
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This. The fact that somebody is paid specifically for the mileage is immaterial to whether it is deductible. There may be other reasons why it is not deductible, but this is not one of them.