To log a trip, open the Mileage tab, tap +, enter the miles driven and trip details. Flippd calculates your deduction using the IRS standard mileage rate.
Two Ways to Track
Manual Entry
Open the Mileage tab
Tap + to log a new trip
Enter the trip details:
Miles driven
Date
Purpose (Sourcing, Post Office, Storage, etc.)
Start/End locations (optional)
Mark the trip as Business or Personal
Tap Save
Live Trip Tracking
Open the Mileage tab
Tap Start Trip to begin live GPS tracking
Drive to your destination -- Flippd tracks the route in real time
Tap Stop Trip when you arrive
Review the distance, classify the trip, and save
Flippd calculates your deduction using the IRS standard mileage rate ($0.67 per mile for 2024/2025).
Classifying Your Trips
Instead of a simple business-or-personal switch, you can label each trip with the kind of errand it was. Open a trip and tap Classify this trip, then choose:
Sourcing -- buying inventory (thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales)
Shipping -- post office and courier runs
Supplies -- picking up packaging or office supplies
Banking -- deposits and bank visits
Personal -- non-business trips (not deductible)
Each type has its own icon and badge, so your log is easy to scan and your records are clearer at tax time. Sourcing, Shipping, Supplies, and Banking all count as business mileage.
Automatic Route Classification
When you classify the same route the same way a few times, Flippd offers to do it for you: "Always classify this route?" Tap Auto-classify and you'll see "Route rule saved -- future trips classify automatically." From then on, trips along that route are labeled for you -- handy for regular runs like your weekly post office trip.
Saved Locations
Save frequently visited places for faster trip entry:
Tap Saved Locations in the Mileage tab
Add locations like your local thrift stores, post office, or storage unit
When logging a trip, select a saved location instead of typing it each time
Your Location Data Stays Private
Trips and their GPS routes are stored on your device, not in the cloud. When you save a trip for your records, Flippd keeps the mileage and the deduction but leaves the detailed location trail on your phone. You get an accurate, IRS-ready mileage log without your movements being synced to a server.
Good to Know
Only business trips count as tax deductions -- mark personal trips separately
Common business trip purposes: sourcing at thrift stores, post office runs, storage unit visits
Keep a consistent log -- the IRS requires mileage records to claim the deduction
You can duplicate a trip entry for recurring routes
Mileage rates can be configured in Settings > Mileage Rates
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