The formulas
- Deduction = miles x 2026 rate: business $0.725, medical $0.205, charitable $0.14
How it works
Tax year: 2026.
The 2026 standard mileage rates are 72.5 cents per mile for business use, 20.5 cents per mile for medical and for certain military and intelligence community moves, and 14 cents per mile for charitable service. The deduction is miles times the rate. Keep a log of date, miles and purpose for each trip.
The rates apply to cars, vans, pickups and panel trucks. Tolls and parking are deducted separately.
Illustrative figures only. Check the result against your firm's methodology before relying on it.
Common questions
What is the 2026 business mileage rate?
72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents from 2025.
What is the charitable rate?
14 cents per mile for 2026, unchanged from 2025.
Is commuting deductible?
No. Commuting between home and a regular place of work is personal.
Sources
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