Moving Gig Tax Deductions: Bungii, Dolly & Lugg Driver Guide (2026)

Moving and hauling gig platforms — Bungii, Dolly, and Lugg — require drivers to have trucks, SUVs, or vans. That vehicle requirement creates uniquely large tax deduction opportunities: trucks burn more gas, cost more to maintain, and depreciate faster than sedans. Every one of those costs is deductible.

At 72.5 cents per mile in 2026, a moving gig driver logging 15,000 business miles deducts $10,875. But if your truck costs $20,000+/year to operate, the actual expense method might save you even more.

How These Platforms Work (Tax Implications)

Platform	Vehicle Required	Typical Gig	Classification
Bungii	Truck, SUV, or van	Large item delivery, store pickups	1099 contractor
Dolly	Truck or muscles (helpers)	Moving help, furniture delivery	1099 contractor
Lugg	Truck or van	Full moves, large item transport	1099 contractor

All three classify you as an independent contractor — full access to deductions.

Mileage Deduction

Deductible Miles

• Driving to pickup location — store, warehouse, customer's old home
• The move/delivery itself — loaded driving from point A to point B
• Driving home after (if home is your business base)
• Between gigs — repositioning for the next job
• Vehicle maintenance — oil changes, tire shops (trucks need frequent service)

Why Actual Expenses Often Win for Trucks

Moving gig drivers should seriously consider the actual expense method. Trucks used for hauling have:

• High fuel costs: 12-18 MPG loaded, $6,000-$10,000+ in annual gas
• Expensive maintenance: Tires, brakes, suspension wear from heavy loads
• Significant depreciation: A $45,000 truck depreciates $7,000-$12,000/year
• Higher insurance: Commercial coverage for hauling

Comparison Example (20,000 business miles)

Method	Calculation	Deduction
Standard mileage	20,000 × $0.725	$14,500
Actual expenses	$26,000 total costs × 85% business	$22,100

In this example, actual expenses save $7,600 more than the mileage rate.

Section 179 for Trucks Over 6,000 lbs

If your truck or SUV has a GVWR over 6,000 lbs (most full-size trucks qualify — F-150, Silverado, RAM 1500, etc.), you may deduct the FULL purchase price in year one under Section 179 (business-use percentage). A $50,000 truck at 90% business use = $45,000 first-year deduction. This is a massive advantage unique to moving/hauling gig workers.

Other Moving Gig Deductions

• Moving blankets, furniture pads
• Straps, ratchets, bungee cords
• Dollies, hand trucks
• Gloves, back brace, knee pads
• Truck bed liner, tie-down anchors
• Phone and data plan — business percentage
• Background check fees
• Tolls and parking

How to Track

1. Run a mileage tracker for every gig — capture miles to pickup AND delivery
2. Scan EVERY gas receipt with FuelSnap — critical if using actual expenses
3. Keep all maintenance receipts — truck service adds up fast
4. Record your truck's purchase price and date — for depreciation/Section 179
5. Calculate both methods at year-end — mileage rate vs. actual expenses

Moving gig drivers with trucks have some of the highest potential deductions of any gig worker. Between mileage (or actual vehicle costs), Section 179 depreciation, and equipment, total annual write-offs can reach $20,000-$50,000+ depending on your truck and activity level.