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Business InsiderMar 27, 2026National News

A senator is pressing the IRS to raise the mileage deduction that Uber drivers rely on to offset spiking gas prices

Senator Gallego urged the IRS to increase the mileage deduction to help gig workers offset rising gas prices.

A senator is pressing the IRS to raise the mileage deduction that Uber drivers rely on to offset spiking gas prices
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Senator Ruben Gallego is urging the IRS to increase the standard mileage tax deduction to help gig workers cope with surging gas prices. The request follows recent energy price hikes linked to geopolitical conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

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Ruben GallegoD-Arizona
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