IRS Increases Standard Business Mileage Rate for 2026

IRS increases standard business mileage rate for 2026

The IRS is raising the standard mileage rate for business use by 2.5 cents per mile in 2026. Here's what that means for taxpayers who use their vehicles for work, medical trips or charitable purposes.

IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents

WASHINGTON — The standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, truck, van, or other vehicle will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026. The IRS announced ...

IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents

IR-2025-128, Dec. 29, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026.

IRS Announces Higher Mileage Deduction for Business Driving in 2026

The IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for business use in 2026, allowing taxpayers who use personal vehicles for work to deduct more per mile.