IRS Standard Mileage Calculator

IRS Standard Mileage Deduction Guide

The IRS allows self-employed individuals and eligible employees to deduct vehicular operating expenses using either standard mileage rates or actual vehicle expenses.

Deduction Rates

Business: $0.71/mile | Medical: $0.23/mile | Charitable: $0.14/mile
Total Deduction = (Business Miles * 0.71) + (Medical Miles * 0.23) + (Charity Miles * 0.14)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can W-2 employees claim mileage deductions?

Under current federal TCJA tax rules, unreimbursed W-2 employee expenses are not deductible on federal returns.

What records must be maintained?

Taxpayers must maintain a contemporaneous mileage log recording the date, destination, miles driven, and business purpose of each trip.