Updated mileage rates for 2026
The IRS has updated the mileage rates for July-December 2026 to
- 76 cents per mile driven for business use.
- 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical purposes.
- 23.5 cents per mile driven for moving purposes for certain active-duty members of the Armed Forces (and now certain members of the intelligence community).
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (unchanged).
Keeping a separate mileage log for January-June and July-December can help you maximize your mileage deduction.
The old mileage rates for January-June 2026 were:
- 72.5 cents per mile driven for business use.
- 20.5 cents per mile driven for medical purposes.
- 20.5 cents per mile driven for moving for military only.
- 14 cents per mile driven for charitable.
For the reference for the updated rates: https://www.irs.gov/irb/2026-29_irb
For the reference for the earlier rates: www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates
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