How we write and fact-check

The Milebook blog exists to answer practical questions about what vehicles cost and how to keep the records the IRS expects. Here's how we make sure it's right.

Who writes it

Articles are written by Eyal Malka, Milebook's founder, who runs work vehicles for his own business and tracks their costs and mileage himself. Each article names its author.

Sources

• We use primary sources: IRS publications and notices, federal regulations, the U.S. Department of Energy's FuelEconomy.gov, and the official publisher of any study we cite.
• Every statistic in an article links to its source in the list at the end of the article.
• Worked examples use made-up numbers to show the math, and say so.
• We don't invent statistics, quotes, testimonials or reviews.

Checking

• Before publishing, every figure and rule is checked against its primary source, not against other blogs.
• Rates that change, such as the IRS mileage rate, are checked again whenever the source announces a change.
• When an article describes what Milebook does, we check it against the app itself.

Not professional advice

Articles about taxes and regulations are general information, not tax, legal or accounting advice. The author isn't a tax professional. Rules depend on your situation, so check with a qualified professional before you rely on them.

Updates and corrections

Each article shows the date it was published, or last updated if it changed in a meaningful way. If you spot a mistake, email support@getmilebook.com. We fix confirmed errors promptly and update the article's date.

Independence

Milebook is paid for by subscriptions. We don't take payment for coverage, and the blog has no affiliate links or ads. When an article mentions Milebook, it's because it's our product, and we say so.