Uber/DiDi: how to calculate mileage for taxes in Mexico
Specialized guide for Uber and DiDi drivers in Mexico to calculate and deduct mileage correctly on taxes.
App drivers in Mexico face unique challenges to document deductible mileage. Let's clarify.
CRUCIAL DIFFERENCE: Km with passenger vs Total km
- Uber/DiDi report only km with passenger on tax receipt - But you can deduct ALL professional km: going to demand zone, return home after last passenger, travel between rides - This can represent 30-50% more deduction!
HOW TO CALCULATE:
1. Use parallel tracking app (like Quilometragem) running during entire online period 2. Record when you start and end your work shift 3. Total shift km = deductible km 4. Keep daily log to prove
APPLICABLE RATES (SAT 2025): - Most Uber/DiDi cars: $3.82-4.21 pesos/km - Multiply daily total km by rate for maximum deduction
PRACTICAL EXAMPLE: - Km with passenger (reported by Uber): 180 km - Total professional km (your tracking): 250 km - Rate: $4.00 pesos/km - Deduction reported by Uber: $720 pesos - Actual possible deduction: $1,000 pesos - You left $280 pesos on the table!
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION: - Daily shift log - Km print from tracking app - Uber/DiDi tax receipts - Expense proof (gas, maintenance)
Quilometragem integrates with gig economy systems, facilitating parallel control without interfering with work apps.