Guides and free tools
GuideTaxes for soccer referees: the basicsHow refereeing income is taxed in the U.S., what a 1099 does and doesn't mean, and what to keep during the season.GuideMileage, the home office and referee expensesThe 2026 mileage rates, what a mileage log has to contain, how the home office rule affects your drives, and the expenses referees track.GuideGet your referee schedule into your calendarWhere to find the calendar link in Arbiter, Assignr, RefInsight, RefQuest, US Officials and REFSIX, and how to add it to Google, Apple or Outlook.GuideBecoming a soccer referee, and moving upHow to get a U.S. Soccer referee license, what the Grassroots, Regional and National levels mean, and what an upgrade asks for.Free toolReferee game log templateA free spreadsheet for tracking your games, crew and pay, with a column for everything an upgrade application or a tax return asks about.Free toolReferee mileage calculatorEstimate a year of mileage at the IRS standard rate, including the two rates that apply in 2026.