Taxes
IRS standard mileage rate 2026: what changed and what it means for you
The IRS standard mileage rate for 2026 is $0.67 per mile. Here's what that means for your deduction, how it compares to past years, and how to maximize it.
By MileTracker · April 17, 2026 · 5 min read
The IRS sets a standard mileage rate every year that 1099 contractors and self-employed people can use to deduct vehicle expenses. For 2026, the rate is $0.67 per business mile.
How the rate is calculated
The IRS calculates the standard mileage rate based on a study of fixed and variable vehicle costs — gas, depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and tires. It is updated each year and announced in the previous fall.
Recent history
- 2026 — $0.67 per mile
- 2025 — $0.67 per mile
- 2024 — $0.67 per mile
- 2023 — $0.655 per mile
- 2022 (Jul–Dec) — $0.625 per mile
How much it's worth
If you drive 10,000 business miles in 2026, that's $6,700 in deductions. At a 24% effective tax rate, that's $1,608 you don't pay in income tax — plus self-employment tax savings on top.
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