The official 2026 IRS business rate is 72.5¢ per mile. Enter your business miles to see what they're worth.
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| Purpose | Rate |
|---|---|
| Business | $0.725 / mile |
| Medical / moving (military) | $0.205 / mile |
| Charitable | $0.14 / mile |
The IRS set the 2026 standard mileage rate for business use at 72.5 cents per mile (Notice 2026-10), up 2.5 cents from 2025.
Self-employed people, gig workers (Uber, DoorDash, Instacart…), and independent contractors can generally deduct business miles on Schedule C. W-2 employees generally cannot.
A contemporaneous log with date, distance, and business purpose for each trip. An automatic tracker like MilesPro records all of it for you.
Source: IRS — Standard mileage rates (Notice 2026-10).
This calculator provides estimates for information only — not tax advice. Verify amounts and eligibility with the IRS or a qualified tax professional before filing.