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Standard Mileage Rates Raised for Second Half of 2026

Higher fuel prices prompted the IRS to raise the business, medical, and qualified moving rates for mileage on or after July 1, 2026.

Beginning July 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck will be:

  • 76 cents per mile driven for business use, up from 72.5 cents.
  • 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical purposes, up from 20.5 cents.
  • 23.5 cents per mile driven for moving purposes by eligible active-duty members of the Armed Forces and certain members of the intelligence community, up from 20.5 cents.
  • 14 cents per mile driven for charitable miles (unchanged).

The revised rates apply to eligible transportation expenses paid or incurred on or after July 1, 2026. The rates originally announced for 2026 continue to apply to expenses paid or incurred from January 1 through June 30, 2026.

SCAM ALERT

Please be cautious when responding to IRS notices as there are a number of bad actors out there.

Of particular note, the is the CP53E Notice.  The CP53E Notice is sent when the IRS cannot issue your tax refund via direct deposit, and scammers are taking advantage of this.

If you receive an IRS notice-especially if it has a QR Code directing you to enter personal information, you should proceed with caution.

If you receive an IRS notice of any kind and are unsure whether it is legitimate, please contact our firm and your preparer before taking action. We can help you verify the notice, confirm what it requires, and respond appropriately.

How to Verify a CP53E or any IRS Notice

There are three reliable ways to confirm whether a notice is legitimate: