The standard mileage rate for vehicles driven for business will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026. The mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments.

The updated standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be:

• 72.5 cents per mile driven for business use
• 20.5 cents per mile driven for medical purposes
• 20.5 cents per mile driven for moving purposes for certain active-duty members of the Armed Forces and certain members of the intelligence community
• 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
• Use of the standard mileage rates is optional; business taxpayers may instead choose to calculate the actual costs of using their vehicle

See the news release for guidance on vehicles owned and used for business versus a leased vehicle.