Calculate your IRS mileage reimbursement for business, medical, moving, and charity miles using the current standard mileage rates.
The IRS allows a standard mileage deduction for business, medical, moving, and charitable driving. For 2024, the business rate is $0.67 per mile, the medical/moving rate is $0.21 per mile, and the charity rate is $0.14 per mile. These rates are updated annually.
This calculator computes your total mileage reimbursement or deduction based on the miles you've driven in each category. Simply enter your business, medical, and charity miles to see the total deductible amount.
The standard mileage deduction is one of the most valuable tax benefits available to self-employed workers, gig economy drivers, and anyone who uses their vehicle for business. It's simple to claim and often provides a larger deduction than tracking actual vehicle expenses.
Whether you drive a compact sedan, a full-size SUV, or a pickup truck, accurate irs mileage reimbursement figures help you plan smarter and avoid costly surprises at the pump or dealership. Use this tool regularly to track changes over time and adjust your transportation budget accordingly.
The IRS mileage deduction can save self-employed workers and business drivers thousands in taxes each year. A rideshare driver with 30,000 business miles saves over $20,000 in taxable income. This calculator helps you maximize your deduction by tracking all eligible categories. Results update instantly as you adjust inputs, making it easy to explore different scenarios and find the best option for your driving needs and budget.
Business Deduction = Business Miles × $0.67 | Medical Deduction = Medical Miles × $0.21 | Charity Deduction = Charity Miles × $0.14 | Total = Business + Medical + Charity
Result: $10,178 total deduction
Business: 15,000 × $0.67 = $10,050. Medical: 500 × $0.21 = $105. Charity: 200 × $0.14 = $28. Total deduction = $10,050 + $105 + $28 = $10,183.
The IRS standard mileage deduction simplifies vehicle expense tracking for business use. Instead of tracking every gas receipt, oil change, and tire purchase, you multiply your business miles by the standard rate to determine your deduction.
Self-employed workers, rideshare and delivery drivers, real estate agents, sales representatives, and anyone who drives extensively for business benefit the most. A full-time rideshare driver with 30,000 annual business miles can deduct over $20,000.
The IRS requires a contemporaneous log of business miles. This means recording trips as they happen, not estimating at year-end. Apps like MileIQ automatically track trips using GPS and make annual reporting simple.
You can choose the standard mileage rate or actual expense method each year (with limitations). The standard rate includes depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and registration. Calculate both methods to see which provides the larger deduction for your situation.
For 2024, the IRS standard mileage rates are: $0.67/mile for business use, $0.21/mile for medical and qualified moving purposes, and $0.14/mile for charitable driving. These rates are adjusted annually to reflect changes in vehicle operating costs.
Self-employed individuals, independent contractors, gig workers, and business owners can deduct business mileage on Schedule C. Employees generally cannot deduct unreimbursed mileage under current tax law (2018–2025) unless they work in certain states that still allow it.
Business miles include driving from one work location to another, client meetings, errands for work, business travel, and for self-employed/gig workers, all miles driven while working (rideshare trips, deliveries, etc.). Regular commuting does not count.
It depends on your vehicle's actual costs. If you drive an expensive vehicle with high insurance, maintenance, and depreciation, actual expenses may yield a larger deduction. For most economy vehicles, the standard rate is simpler and often comparable.
You don't need fuel receipts when using the standard rate, but you must maintain a contemporaneous mileage log showing the date, destination, business purpose, and miles for each trip. Digital mileage tracking apps satisfy this requirement.
Yes. Miles driven for charitable organizations are deductible at $0.14/mile. This rate has remained constant for years as it's set by statute, not adjusted for inflation. You also need documentation of the charitable purpose.