A 10-year NBA veteran, the Seattle native has appeared in 607 career games (106 starts) with averages of 11.1 points, 3.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 22.6 minutes of play with New York, Boston, Oklahoma City, Golden State, Chicago and Denver.
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.
If you drive a gas guzzler, claiming your actual expenses versus the standard deduction may work in your favor, too. A mileage log can help you compare all of these scenarios to figure out which method is optimal for reducing your tax burden.