What you need to know
The CRA allows Canadian self-employed individuals to deduct vehicle expenses based on business kilometres driven. The 2026 CRA reasonable per-kilometre allowance is $0.72/km for the first 5,000 km and $0.66/km after. Generate your CRA-compliant log here for free.
Quick tips for canada mileage log (cra rates)
- CRA rate: $0.72/km for first 5,000 km, $0.66/km after
- Quebec, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut: add $0.04/km
- Track every business trip in kilometres
- Keep records for 6 years from the end of the tax year
How this generator helps
Most mileage trackers force you to download an app, create an account, or pay a subscription. This generator does none of that. Enter your trips above, click "Generate IRS-Ready PDF," and download a properly formatted log in seconds. Your data stays in your browser between sessions, so you can come back and add more trips throughout the year.
What goes in the PDF
The generated PDF includes everything the IRS requires: date, start location, end location, purpose, miles driven, and trip type. It also includes your odometer readings (if entered), a calculated tax deduction summary, and a clean header showing your name and vehicle. Print it, email it to your CPA, or upload it to TurboTax — it is ready for tax filing as-is.