Underwriters may experience a large salary bump if they progress into a role such as Manager of Underwriting. The latter position pays an average of $88K annually. A Senior Underwriter or a Mortgage Loan Underwriter is a typical transition from an Underwriter role.
As long as the vehicle is used for business purposes, you may deduct the cost of the actual gasoline used or you may deduct mileage you put on the vehicle. Deducting the actual cost of the gasoline you use is called the actual expense method of deduction.
The mileage deduction is a tax write-off you can take to offset the cost of using your personal vehicle for business reasons. You can claim 53.5 cents per business mile in 2017 on your annual return.