IRS mileage calculator 2026
Estimate a 2026 mileage deduction or reimbursement amount with the IRS standard mileage rates. The IRS changed the rates on July 1, 2026, so this calculator splits your miles into two periods. It is an informational tool for organizing records, not personalized tax advice.
Estimate your 2026 mileage amount
2026 IRS standard mileage rates
| Purpose | Jan. 1 - June 30, 2026 | July 1 - Dec. 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Business / self-employed | 72.5¢ per mile | 76¢ per mile |
| Medical | 20.5¢ per mile | 23.5¢ per mile |
| Moving (eligible Armed Forces members only) | 20.5¢ per mile | 23.5¢ per mile |
| Charity | 14¢ per mile | 14¢ per mile |
How the calculation works
For each period, the calculator multiplies the miles you enter by the IRS rate for the purpose you chose, then adds the two amounts. For example, 4,000 business miles from January to June and 5,000 business miles from July to December give 4,000 × $0.725 + 5,000 × $0.76 = $6,700.00.
What this calculator does not decide
- It does not decide whether a drive qualifies. Commuting between home and a regular workplace is generally treated as personal driving by the IRS.
- It does not compare the standard mileage rate with actual car expenses. The rules for choosing a method are explained in IRS Publication 463.
- It does not replace advice from a tax professional. Confirm tax rules with your accountant or official IRS guidance.
Keep the mileage log behind the number
A deduction estimate is only as good as the records behind it. IRS Publication 463 describes the records to keep for car expenses, such as the miles driven, dates, destinations and business purpose. Mileage Tracker is a manual mileage log for Android: you enter the date, distance or odometer readings, route, purpose and category (Business, Personal, Medical or Charity) for each trip, and you set the rate used for the estimate in the app. PDF and CSV exports are available with Pro.
Prefer not to let an app follow your location? Read about Mileage Tracker without GPS.
Get Mileage Tracker on Google Play
Source
Rates: IRS Standard mileage rates (page updated July 28, 2026; releases IR-2025-128 and IR-2026-29), last verified September 13, 2026.