The 2026 rate
The IRS standard mileage rate is 76¢ per business mile from July 1, 2026, and 72.5¢ from January 1 to June 30.
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The essentials for self-employed and 1099 drivers. Always confirm your situation with a tax professional.
What counts
Driving for your business: to clients, job sites, pickups and deliveries, or between work locations.
What doesn't
Commuting between home and a regular workplace, and personal errands.
On top of the rate
Business parking fees and tolls are deductible in addition to the standard mileage rate.
Keep it as you go
The IRS asks for timely kept records of when, where and why you drove, made at or near the time of the trip.
Standard or actual
You can deduct the standard rate or your actual car expenses. Compare both before you choose.
Sources: IRS standard mileage rates and IRS Publication 463. General information, not tax advice.
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