What should a CRA mileage log template include?

A CRA-compliant mileage log must include the date of each trip, the destination, the business purpose, and kilometres driven. You also need odometer readings at the start and end of the tax year, and records of both business and personal driving to calculate your business-use percentage.

Does the CRA accept digital mileage logs?

Yes. The CRA accepts paper logbooks, digital spreadsheets (Excel, CSV), PDFs, and records from mileage tracking apps. The format doesn't matter as long as the required trip details are recorded.

What is the CRA mileage rate for 2026?

The 2026 CRA rate is 73 cents per kilometre for the first 5,000 business kilometres and 67 cents for each additional kilometre. In the Territories, rates are 77¢ and 71¢.

How long must I keep my CRA mileage log?

You must keep your vehicle logbook and all supporting receipts for six years after filing your tax return.

Do I need a T2200 to claim mileage?

Employees need a signed T2200 (Declaration of Conditions of Employment) from their employer to claim vehicle expenses. Self-employed individuals do not need a T2200 — they claim directly on form T2125.

Free CRA Template

CRA Mileage Log Template

CRA-compliant vehicle logbook — track trips, calculate your deduction, and export as CSV

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Your name

Vehicle description

Tax year

Odometer — start of year

Odometer — end of year

I have a signed T2200 from my employer (required for employee vehicle expense claims)

#	Date	Destination	Purpose	Km	Type	Deduction
	Total			0 km	0% business	$0.00

CRA Vehicle Logbook Requirements

The CRA requires a logbook with the date, destination, purpose, and kilometres for every trip. You must also record odometer readings at the start and end of the year, and track both business and personal driving to calculate your business-use percentage. Keep records for 6 years after filing.

Simplified Logbook Method

After keeping a full logbook for one base year, you can switch to tracking just a 3-month sample period each following year — as long as your business-use % stays within 10 points of the base year. Learn more →

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What Is a CRA Mileage Log?

A CRA mileage log (also called a vehicle logbook) is a record of your driving that the Canada Revenue Agency requires if you claim business vehicle expenses on your tax return. Whether you're self-employed filing a T2125 or an employee with a T2200 filing a T777, the CRA needs proof of how much you drove for business versus personal use.

The logbook must include the date, destination, business purpose, and kilometres for every trip. You also need odometer readings at the start and end of the tax year. The CRA uses these numbers to calculate your business-use percentage, which determines how much of your vehicle expenses you can deduct.

The CRA accepts paper logbooks, digital spreadsheets (Excel, CSV), PDFs, and records from mileage tracking apps. Use our free template above to create a compliant log, or let OdoAlibi track your trips automatically with GPS.

CRA Mileage Rates for 2026

The 2026 CRA automobile allowance rate is 73¢ per km for the first 5,000 business kilometres and 67¢ per km after that. In the Territories, rates are 77¢ and 71¢. Use our mileage calculator to see your exact deduction.