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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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