IRS Mileage Calculator 2026: Business, Medical, Moving, and Charity

1 Choose purpose

2 Enter miles

3 Review estimate

Calculate your IRS mileage estimate

What this IRS mileage calculator does

This tool multiplies your entered miles by the applicable IRS standard mileage rate for the selected purpose and year. For 2026, it handles the mid-year rate change directly instead of forcing you to calculate two periods by hand.

The simple way to read it

Miles × IRS rate = estimate

2026 rates

Example miles1,000business miles

Example rate72.5¢per mile · Jan–Jun

Estimated amount$725before any tax review

Business · Jan–Jun72.5¢ / mileUse for trips in the first half of 2026.

Business · Jul–Dec76¢ / mileUse for trips in the second half of 2026.

Medical / moving23.5¢ / mileEligibility rules may apply.

Charity14¢ / mileFor qualifying charitable service.

The calculator uses your actual miles, purpose, year, and rate period. The example above is only here to make the calculation easy to understand.

What to keep with the estimate

The date of the trip.
The starting point and destination.
The business purpose.
The miles driven and vehicle used.
Related receipts such as parking, tolls, or travel costs.

Important: an estimate is not a mileage log and does not prove a deduction. Keep the date, start, destination, vehicle, miles, and business purpose for every trip. ReceGuard can help you maintain those records in the app.

Sources

This calculator is a recordkeeping helper, not tax advice.

IRS mileage calculator FAQ

What is the 2026 IRS business mileage rate?

The IRS lists 72.5 cents per mile from January 1 through June 30, 2026, and 76 cents per mile from July 1 through December 31, 2026. This calculator handles both periods.

How do I calculate a mileage deduction?

Enter the miles driven for the selected purpose and multiply them by the applicable IRS standard mileage rate. For 2026 business miles, enter the January-June and July-December totals separately because the rate changes during the year.

Can I use this as a business mileage reimbursement calculator?

Yes. Select Business and enter the miles for the relevant period to estimate a reimbursement or deduction amount. An employer may use a different reimbursement policy, so confirm the policy that applies to you.

Does this replace a mileage log?

No. It estimates a dollar amount. You still need records that explain the date, route, miles, vehicle, and business purpose. Use the mileage log template generator if you need a blank record.

Can I calculate medical, moving, or charity mileage?

Yes. Select Medical / moving or Charity before entering miles. These purposes use different IRS rates and eligibility rules, so treat the result as a planning estimate and review the current IRS guidance.

Can I calculate 2025 mileage with this tool?

Yes. Choose 2025 from the tax year menu. The calculator uses the saved rate data for that year and shows the result as an estimate, not a filed tax form.

Does the IRS mileage rate include gas and maintenance?

The standard mileage rate is an optional method intended to account for vehicle operating costs. Do not assume you can also claim the same operating costs separately; compare the method with your records and tax guidance.

Is this IRS mileage calculator free?

Yes. The calculator is free to use, does not require an account, and lets you download the calculation record.

Is my mileage uploaded or stored?

No. The calculation happens in your browser. Your miles, purpose, year, and rate are not sent to ReceGuard by this tool.

IRS mileage calculator for 2026.