Mileage Reimbursement Calculator
The IRS publishes a standard mileage rate each year so people can value the cost of driving without tracking every gas receipt and repair. This calculator multiplies your miles by the right rate for the purpose — business, medical or moving, or charitable — to give the reimbursement or deduction amount. The standard mileage rate is meant to cover fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation together, not fuel alone.
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Default result: $725.00
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Reimbursement / deduction
1000 × business
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- Rate used ($/mile)
- $0.73
Est. total
$725.00
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Reviewed by the calculators.dev team · Last updated 2026-06-24
Formula reviewed against IRS Notice 2026-10 — IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile
How to calculate
Enter the qualifying miles and choose the purpose. The calculator multiplies the miles by the IRS standard rate for that purpose. At the 2026 business rate of 72.5 cents per mile, 1,000 business miles is $725. Keep a contemporaneous log of dates, destinations, and mileage — the IRS expects records to support the figure, and only certain taxpayers can deduct medical, moving, or charitable miles.
reimbursement = miles × standard rate per mile. For 2026 the rates are 72.5¢/mile (business), 20.5¢/mile (medical or moving), and 14¢/mile (charitable). So 1,000 business miles × $0.725 = $725. The charitable rate is set by statute and does not change yearly; the business and medical/moving rates are adjusted annually by the IRS.
Example calculation
Driving 1,000 business miles at the 2026 IRS standard business rate of 72.5 cents per mile gives a reimbursement of $725. The medical/moving rate (20.5¢) and the statutory charitable rate (14¢) are lower, so the same 1,000 miles would come to $205 or $140.
- reimbursement
- $725.00
- ratePerMile
- $0.725
Assumptions
- Rates are the IRS standard mileage rates for 2026 (business 72.5¢, medical/moving 20.5¢, charitable 14¢). IRS standard mileage rates change annually — this uses the 2026 business rate of 72.5¢/mile (IRS Notice 2026-10). Verify the current rate for your tax year.
- The standard mileage rate is an alternative to deducting actual vehicle expenses; you generally cannot use both methods for the same vehicle in the same year.
- Eligibility differs by purpose — moving-expense and unreimbursed-employee mileage deductions are limited under current law; charitable and medical mileage have their own rules.
Common mistakes
- Using last year's rate — the business and medical/moving rates change annually, so confirm the figure for your tax year.
- Combining the standard mileage rate with actual-expense deductions for the same car, which the IRS does not allow.
- Assuming all driving qualifies — commuting from home to a regular workplace is generally personal, not deductible business mileage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate?
For 2026 the IRS business standard mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile (IRS Notice 2026-10). The medical/moving rate is 20.5 cents, and the charitable rate is 14 cents per mile.
How do I calculate mileage reimbursement?
Multiply your qualifying miles by the standard rate for the purpose. At the 2026 business rate, 1,000 miles × $0.725 = $725.
Does the rate change every year?
The business and medical/moving rates are adjusted annually by the IRS, usually announced in December. The charitable rate is fixed by law at 14 cents per mile. Always verify the rate for your tax year.
Is this tax advice?
No. This is an estimate using the published standard rates. Eligibility and record-keeping rules vary by situation, so consult the IRS instructions or a tax professional before claiming a deduction.