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Mileage Deduction vs. Actual Vehicle Expenses: 2025 Showdown

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The 2025 IRS standard mileage rate just jumped to 70¢ per mile—but most food truck owners who use it are leaving $20,000–$80,000+ in deductions on the table. Discover why actual vehicle expenses + Section 179 almost always crushes the standard rate for trucks over 6,000 lbs GVWR.