<prompt> Human: I did a quick search but couldnt find anything relevant to my situation...I work for a small company that doesnt reimburse for mileage, I knew this going in to it and decided to give it a year and see what happens, now its tax time.Last year I drove a total of 8,514 business miles for an IRS reimbursable amount of 4,767.84 .56 centsmile. I also had some other business expenses such as a cell phone and other computer equipments, Im in IT so its all deductibleexpense-able. However, I just did a preliminary tax return, Im still waiting on some tax documents, and have come to realize I think Im screwed out of a lot of money. I dont make a whole lot, about 19k, and dontcant itemize. I have no taxable assets like a house or anything. I lease my car, which is what I racked up all of the mileage on for 215month. What can I do? I was expecting to receive most of that mileage back from taxes, but when I input all of the business data, it only changed my refund by a few hundred dollars. Id really like that money.Thanks all.Thanks to everyone that chimed in already.I wanted to add on to this from one of my comments below,As this was a new business as of 1114, being built from the ground up, we didnt have much to negotiate. I am the sole employee, and work on average of 20 hoursweek heading towards full time as business needs dictate. I agreed that he would pay me for my drive time at my hourly rate. We both were under the impression that actual mileage would be deductible when tax time came. I dont believe he is intentionally exploiting me or the situation. We are both new to this, and are still learning.  <response>: The reimbursable amount reduces your taxable income- its not a credit. You will not get the full amount back. 