# FuelSnap

> FuelSnap is a gas receipt scanner and fuel expense tracker for self-employed workers, gig drivers, and small business owners.

## What FuelSnap Does

FuelSnap uses OCR technology to automatically extract data from gas receipt photos — station name, fuel type, gallons, price per gallon, and total cost. It organizes fuel expenses by vehicle, generates IRS-compliant tax reports, and calculates mileage deductions.

## Key Features

- Automatic gas receipt scanning via OCR (snap a photo, data extracted in 5 seconds)
- Fuel expense tracking organized by vehicle
- IRS mileage rate calculator (72.5 cents per mile in 2026)
- Tax-ready expense reports (Schedule C compatible)
- Multi-vehicle fleet management
- Mileage log with IRS-required fields (date, destination, purpose, miles)
- Standard mileage rate vs actual expense comparison tool

## Who Uses FuelSnap

- Gig economy drivers: DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, Amazon Flex, Walmart Spark, Veho
- Self-employed contractors and freelancers
- Small business owners who drive for work
- Delivery drivers and couriers
- Service professionals: landscapers, pool techs, mobile mechanics, mobile detailers, locksmiths
- Real estate agents and home inspectors
- Medical couriers

## Tax Deduction Context

Self-employed workers can deduct vehicle expenses using one of two IRS methods:
1. Standard Mileage Rate: 72.5 cents per mile in 2026 (covers gas, depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
2. Actual Expense Method: Deduct the business-use percentage of total vehicle costs (gas receipts, repairs, insurance, depreciation)

Most gig drivers save $5,000-$15,000 per year in tax deductions by properly tracking mileage and fuel expenses.

## Website

- Homepage: https://www.fuelsnap.app
- Blog: https://www.fuelsnap.app/blog
- Pricing: https://www.fuelsnap.app/pricing

## Blog Topics

FuelSnap publishes tax guides, expense tracking tutorials, and IRS compliance resources for self-employed workers. Topics include:
- IRS mileage rate updates and calculators
- Platform-specific tax guides (DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, Amazon Flex, Walmart Spark)
- Gas tax deduction rules and eligibility
- Standard mileage rate vs actual expenses comparison
- Quarterly estimated tax guidance
- Receipt tracking and IRS audit preparation