US IRS Standard Mileage & Vehicle Expense Calculator
Calculate IRS standard mileage tax deductions (business 67¢, medical 21¢, charity 14¢) and compare against actual vehicle operating costs.
Calculate IRS standard mileage tax deductions (business 67¢, medical 21¢, charity 14¢) and compare against actual vehicle operating costs.
Calculate IRS standard mileage tax deductions (business 67¢, medical 21¢, charity 14¢) and compare against actual vehicle operating costs. Calculate exact, penny-accurate projections compliant with 2026 IRS • St. Louis FED (FRED) standards using Calconova's deterministic IEEE-754 (Decimal.js) calculation engine with instant breakdowns.
Miles driven for business, medical, and charity purposes
Business deduction: $8,040
Total tax write-off on Schedule C or Form 2106
Net Tax Cash Saved
$2,443.84
Business Portion
$8,040
Actual Cost Method
$8,130
Business Ratio
80.0%
Total Deduction = (Business Miles × $0.67) + (Medical Miles × $0.21) + (Charity Miles × $0.14) + Parking & TollsNet Cash Tax Savings = Total Deduction × Marginal Tax Rate. The standard rate already includes allowances for depreciation, fuel, oil, repairs, tires, and insurance.
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The IRS standard mileage rates are 67 cents per mile for business use, 21 cents per mile for medical care and active military moving purposes, and 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (statutorily fixed by law).
No. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), W-2 employees can no longer deduct unreimbursed employee travel expenses on federal taxes. However, self-employed 1099 contractors, small business owners, rideshare drivers (Uber/Lyft), and qualifying freelancers can fully deduct business mileage.
Standard mileage is simpler and often more advantageous for fuel-efficient vehicles or high-mileage drivers. The Actual Expense method is often superior for heavy commercial trucks, luxury cars with high depreciation caps, or low-mileage drivers with high fixed maintenance and insurance costs.
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