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Mileage Reimbursement Calculator

Enter miles driven and purpose to calculate reimbursement using IRS standard mileage rates.

Updated July 2026 · Figures verified July 2026 (sources) · Editorial standards

Your total reimbursement
$760.00
Annual projection (×12)
$9,120
Rate per mile
$0.760
Miles1,000Per 100 miles$76.00

Mileage Inputs

miles
$/mile

Key figures

Total reimbursement
$760.00
Annual projection
$9,120
Miles driven
1,000
Rate per mile
$0.760

1,000 miles at $0.760/mile = $760.00 reimbursement.The IRS raised the business rate mid-year to 76 cents per mile for trips on or after July 1, 2026 (72.5 cents applies to January–June trips) — if your miles span both halves, calculate each period at its own rate. Keep a mileage log with date, destination, purpose, and odometer readings to support your claim.

Total reimbursement
$760.00
By KalkWiseVerified against official sources Updated July 2026

What is the mileage reimbursement calculator — irs standard rate?

In short

The IRS raised 2026 mileage rates mid-year: from July 1, business is 76 cents per mile (23.5 cents medical/moving); January–June trips use 72.5 cents (20.5 medical). Charity stays 14 cents. 1,000 business miles from July onward = $760 reimbursement or deduction.

Calculates mileage reimbursement or tax deduction value using IRS standard rates or a custom rate, with monthly and annual projections.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Enter the number of miles driven.
  2. 2Select the purpose (1=Business, 2=Medical/Moving, 3=Charity).
  3. 3The 2026 IRS rate is applied automatically, or enter a custom rate.

The formula

reimbursement=miles×rate (¢)100
Reimbursement = M × R ÷ 100; Annual Projection = Monthly Amount × 12
M
— Miles driven
R
— Rate (cents/mile)

Worked example

The scenario

500 business miles per month at the 76 cents/mile rate in effect from July 1, 2026.

gives

The result

Monthly reimbursement: $380. Annual reimbursement: $4,560. At a 22% tax bracket, the deduction saves about $1,003 in taxes.

Common use cases

  • Calculate reimbursement owed by employer for business travel.
  • Estimate mileage tax deduction for self-employed Schedule C filers.
  • Track monthly mileage value for budgeting.
  • Compare IRS standard rate vs. actual vehicle costs to decide which method to use.

Limitations & assumptions

  • The actual cost method (tracking fuel, insurance, depreciation) may yield a larger deduction for high-cost vehicles or very low mileage.
  • You cannot use standard mileage rate if you previously claimed MACRS depreciation on the vehicle.
  • Employees who receive reimbursements from employers generally cannot deduct mileage.
  • IRS rates are updated at least annually and occasionally mid-year (as in 2022 and 2026) — check irs.gov for the rate in effect on each trip date.
  • The calculator applies one rate to all miles entered — for 2026 totals spanning both halves of the year, run each period separately at its own rate and add the results.

Frequently asked questions

There are two 2026 rates: 72.5 cents/mile business (20.5 medical/moving) for trips January 1 – June 30, and 76 cents/mile business (23.5 medical/moving) for trips on or after July 1 — the IRS raised rates mid-year in Announcement 2026-11, the first mid-year change since 2022. Charitable stays 14 cents/mile.

Disclaimer: KalkWise calculators are provided for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and the assumptions described above. Actual outcomes will vary. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.