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2026 IRS mileage calculator
The 2026 business rate changed mid-year: 72.5¢ a mile through June 30, then 76¢ from July 1. Most calculators use one rate for the whole year. This one doesn't.
Only know the year's total? Put half in each box for a close estimate.
An estimate, not tax advice. Your log has to back up the miles you claim.
2026 standard mileage rates
| Purpose | Jan 1 to Jun 30 | Jul 1 to Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 72.5¢ | 76¢ |
| Medical | 20.5¢ | 23.5¢ |
| Moving* | 20.5¢ | 23.5¢ |
| Charity | 14¢ | 14¢ |
*Only certain moves by active-duty Armed Forces and intelligence-community members.
Sources
- IRS, IR-2025-128: 2026 business standard mileage rate of 72.5 cents
- Thomson Reuters: IRS Announcement 2026-11, mid-year increase from July 1, 2026
About the 2026 rates
Why are there two business rates for 2026?
The IRS set 72.5¢ a mile for 2026, then raised it to 76¢ from July 1, 2026, because fuel prices rose (Announcement 2026-11). Miles driven January 1 to June 30 use the first rate; miles from July 1 to December 31 use the second.
Do medical and moving miles change too?
Yes. Both go from 20.5¢ to 23.5¢ on July 1. The moving rate only applies to certain moves by active-duty members of the Armed Forces and the intelligence community. Charity miles stay at 14¢, set by law.
Can I use the standard rate or actual expenses?
Self-employed people choose between the standard mileage rate and actual car expenses, with rules about when you can switch. The standard rate is simpler and is what most people use. Ask your tax professional which suits you.
I'm an employee. Can I deduct my miles?
Most employees can't deduct unreimbursed driving on a federal return. What you can do is get reimbursed by your employer, usually at a rate per mile they set, often the IRS rate. The calculator's reimbursement mode does that math.
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