Money Moves for CRNAs

Bill White:
Hi, this is Money Moves for CRNAs — made just for 1099s like you. We cover smart tax tips, planning strategies, and ways to grow your money — all in short, easy-to-digest episodes. These tips are educational and general in nature, so for personal advice, always talk to your tax or financial adviser.

Back in episode one, “CRNA Tax Tip: How an IRS Audit Erased $36K in Deductions,” we shared how poor recordkeeping cost one small business owner over thirty-six thousand dollars. That story hit home for a lot of CRNAs — because keeping good records is half the battle when it comes to taxes.

Today, we’re building on that with something simple but powerful — how to track your mileage the easy way. Here’s your host, Randy Larkin, from Atlanta Tax Planner.

Randy Larkin:
Hi, this is Randy Larkin.

We're getting closer to tax time again, so if you're a 1099 CRNA, you already know. Mileage adds up fast. Every drive to a hospital, surgery center, or assignment counts as a deduction. But only if you track it right. The good news? You don't need spreadsheets or notebooks anymore. Just a smartphone app.

Alright, before we dive in, just a quick heads up. We are not being paid to recommend any of these apps. These are simply tools we've found super helpful. And they just get the job done. So take a look, try a few out, and go with whatever works best for you. Let's look at three great options that are easy to use, cost effective, and work on both Android and iPhone.

First up, Everlast. This app automatically tracks your drives with GPS, and lets you swipe to label them as business or personal. You can even upload receipts and export tax-ready reports. The free version includes about 30 automatic trips per month, and unlimited manual entries. Perfect if you're driving to a few hospitals or client sites each week. And if you ever upgrade, Everlast can also handle expense tracking. It's simple, clean, and built for busy professionals.

Next, MileIQ. MileIQ has been around for years, and it's known for its accuracy. Once you install it, it automatically logs every drive in the background. At the end of the week, you just swipe left for personal, right for business. That's it. The free tier gives you around 40 drives per month. And if you don't drive daily, that may be all you need. It's no frills, just solid, automatic mileage tracking that just works.

Finally, Stride. Stride is totally free. No limits, no subscriptions, and it's focused on helping self-employed people, like you, capture every deductible mile. You start the trip, stop when you're done, and Stride tracks your route and calculates your deduction value automatically. It's not quite as slick as the paid apps, but for $0, it's hard to beat.

So here's the quick rundown. If you want automatic tracking and simplicity, go with MileIQ. If you want mileage plus expenses in one place, try Everlast. And if you want completely free, Stride gets the job done.

All three apps are available on both iPhone and Android. They're easy to set up, light on your battery, and perfect for 1099 CRNAs who need accurate records at tax time. Bottom line, start tracking now, because the miles you don't record are deductions you can't claim.

Bill White:
Great stuff, Randy.

CRNAs — your car isn’t just transportation, it’s part of your business. So whether you use Everlance, MileIQ, or Stride, start tracking those miles today. That’s another smart Money Move for CRNAs.

Don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you missed episode one, “How an IRS Audit Erased $36K in Deductions,” give it a listen — it’s a perfect reminder of why good records matter.

Smart CRNAs plan ahead — and that’s how you keep more of what you earn.

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