When I was employed at a consulting firm, I was typically asked to track my mileage so that I could get reimbursed. It wasn’t always clear to me if my boss billed the client for the mileage consistently. Now that I’m self employed…

When driving for a consulting project is it customary to bill the client for time spent driving and/or mileage for miles driven? At the current IRS rate of $0.655 per mile, bidding incorrectly can add up to a lot of money. Thanks!

  • monkeywelder@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I worked for a law firm. They had fixed rates for travelling to each court house. And they charged way more than the IRS minimum. Plus the actual time on the road. But if billing you charge more like now 1.50-2.50 a mile. In mine where I travel its like 1.50 a mile. or what ever the Uber rate would be. Came from a client who wouldnt pay the mileage and then only the .55 IRS rate. So malicious complianced them and took Ubers everywhere. Like the 60 miles to the airport. 33 bucks IRS , 90 my rate or 115 Uber. They were ok with the Uber.

    I learned to bill like a lawyer early own. And when challenged I always reply “Well that’s what your lawyer will charge if you dont pay the bill. So…”