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Dear Bernie, You'll need to speak with a tax preparer or accountant about the specifics of your situation, but the short answer is that yes, you probably can get a tax deduction for the miles you drive in your car to different construction sites.
The IRS rate for driving a car for business use is 48.5 cents per mile. That's rather high. The IRS rate for driving a car for charity work is 14 cents per mile. That might be more reasonable for a friend. But keep in mind that the IRS reimbursing rates are just intended to cover your gas and regular scheduled maintenance.