IRS Raised the Business Mileage Rate to 76 Cents Mid-Year
Announcement 2026-11 raised the business standard mileage rate from 72.5 to 76 cents per mile for travel on or after July 1, 2026. Mid-year changes are rare, and 2026 mileage logs now need to be split at June 30.
The New Rates
Which Rate Applies to Which Miles
- Business travel from January 1 through June 30, 2026 uses 72.5 cents per mile
- Business travel on or after July 1, 2026 uses 76 cents per mile
- Medical and moving miles: 20.5 cents in the first half, 23.5 cents in the second half
- Charitable miles stay at 14 cents for the whole year
Why the IRS Moved Mid-Year
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What This Means for Your Records
Sources
- 1.Journal of Accountancy — IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rates for Remainder of 2026(accessed Aug 17, 2026)
- 2.Littler — IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate for Second Half of 2026 to 76 Cents per Mile(accessed Aug 17, 2026)
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