Turn your miles into a number.
Two calculators in one. Work out your real fuel economy and cost per mile, or turn business miles into a reimbursement or tax deduction using the current IRS standard rates.
What do you want to work out?
What your numbers say
Reimbursement over a year
How your total builds up month by month
Quick scorecard
Reimbursement at every mileage total
The same miles are worth very different amounts depending on which IRS rate applies.
Mileage, explained
How Mileage Reimbursement Works
Mileage reimbursement compensates employees for using personal vehicles for business travel. The reimbursement is calculated by multiplying the miles driven by the per-mile rate. The IRS sets a standard rate that covers gas, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation.
IRS Standard Mileage Rates
The IRS updates the standard mileage rate annually. For 2026, the business rate is 72.5 cents per mile from January 1 to June 30 and 76 cents per mile from July 1, after a mid-year increase for fuel prices. Medical and moving (military only) is 20.5 cents, then 23.5 cents from July 1. Charitable driving is 14 cents per mile (set by statute).
Standard Mileage Rate vs Actual Expenses
You can deduct either the standard mileage rate or your actual vehicle expenses (gas, oil, repairs, insurance, depreciation, registration). Track both and use whichever method gives you the larger deduction. Once you choose actual expenses for a vehicle, you generally cannot switch back.
Record Keeping Requirements
The IRS requires a written log of each trip including the date, destination, business purpose, and miles driven. Apps like MileIQ can automate tracking. Keep records for at least three years in case of an audit.
Common questions
What is the current IRS mileage rate?
For 2026, the IRS standard mileage rate for business use is 72.5 cents per mile for January through June and 76 cents per mile from July 1, 2026. The rate is normally set each January from the fixed and variable costs of operating a vehicle, and the IRS raised it mid-year in 2026 because of fuel prices.
Is mileage reimbursement taxable?
If your employer reimburses at or below the IRS standard rate, the reimbursement is not taxable income. Reimbursement above the IRS rate is taxable for the excess amount. Self-employed individuals deduct mileage on their tax return.
Can I claim mileage for commuting?
No. Commuting from home to your regular workplace is not deductible. However, travel from your workplace to a client site, temporary work location, or second job is deductible. Travel from a home office to any work location is also deductible.
What does the standard mileage rate cover?
The rate covers gasoline, oil, maintenance, repairs, tires, insurance, registration fees, and depreciation. It does not cover parking fees and tolls, which can be deducted separately.
Estimates for planning only. IRS standard mileage rates shown apply from July 1, 2026 (business 76 cents, medical and military moving 23.5 cents, charity 14 cents per mile). Miles driven January 1 to June 30, 2026 use 72.5, 20.5 and 14 cents. Fuel figures depend on driving conditions and the accuracy of your inputs. Confirm the current rate and deduction rules with the IRS or a tax professional before filing.