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October 12, 2026

IRS Announces New Medical Mileage Rate

The IRS announced updated standard mileage rates for taxpayers who deduct the cost of operating a vehicle for business, charitable, medical, or moving expense purposes when filing their taxes.

Effective July 1, 2026, the standard mileage rate for medical and eligible moving expenses increased to $0.235 per mile, up from $0.205 per mile. From January 1 through June 30, 2026, the rate was $0.205 per mile.

You can find the full details on the IRS Standard Mileage Rates page.

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