The Internal Revenue Service has issued updated July 1 – Dec 31, 2026 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, and moving purposes.

Beginning July 1, 2026, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (which includes vans, pickups and panel trucks) is:

• 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (up 3 cents from Jan 2026)
• 76 cents per mile for business use
• 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

Source Reference: Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2026-29

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