For plumbers

Mileage receipts for plumber service calls

Residential, commercial and emergency work orders — ServiceTitan-friendly log.

Self-employed plumbers run 1,500+ km/month between service calls. Each call is deductible as Schedule C operating expense.

Common pains

• After-hours emergencies — Nights and weekends.
• Supply-house trips between calls — Often unlogged.
• Pre-bid site visits — Frequently uncharged and unlogged.

Best practices

• Tag work-order number in purpose — WO number = audit trail.
• Log supply-house trips separately — Supplier travel is deductible.
• Separate service from inspection — Inspection may become contract.

Frequently asked questions

Are free inspections deductible?

Yes, commercial activity.

After-hours calls?

Yes, no time distinction.

Sole prop or LLC?

Both can deduct on Schedule C.

Plumbers who document recover up to US$ 13,000/year.