<prompt> Human: I know the IRS reimburses mileage at around .5mile. Its estimated that Im driving 30,000 miles a year based on the 2,500month Im currently putting on it. Im making an estimate 36,000 a year. Is it possible to 0 out my taxes at the end of the year with mileage and additional expenses? or will I still have to pay FICA and Social SecurityI think I know the answer to this but I want to make sure?  <response>: Other people have addressed the tax and mileage questions. Id like to address that your employer cannot just decide to make you a 1099. You need to qualify as an independent contractor under the IRS rules. If the link below does not describe your situation then you should not be paid via 1099. 