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2026 Mileage Reimbursement Calculator

Use this free mileage reimbursement calculator to work out what you’re owed, or what you owe your drivers, at the current IRS mileage rates. Enter the miles and get your answer in seconds.

2026 IRS mileage rates

In 2026, two sets of IRS mileage rates apply. These cover January 1 to June 30.

Jan 1 to Jun 30
Business

72.5 cents per mile

Medical or moving

20.5 cents per mile

Charitable

14 cents per mile

IRS mileage rates from July 1, 2026

The IRS raised the business and medical or moving rates mid-year due to higher fuel prices.

Jul 1 to Dec 31
Business

76 cents per mile

Medical or moving

23.5 cents per mile

Charitable

14 cents per mile

How to calculate mileage reimbursement

  1. Step 1

    Log the miles

    Track the miles each driver covers. A compliant mileage log is what makes the reimbursement hold up.

  2. Step 2

    Find the current IRS mileage rate

    The IRS sets a standard rate each year. For 2026 there are two, 72.5 cents before July 1 and 76 cents from July 1.

  3. Step 3

    Run the numbers

    Enter the miles and the calculator applies the correct rate for each period.

Why use our mileage reimbursement calculator?

Reimburse accurately

Paying the correct rate per mile keeps your drivers whole and your records clean.

Stay compliant

Reimbursing at or below the IRS rate helps keep mileage pay tax-free for drivers under an accountable plan.

Control the bigger cost

Mileage is one line item. For drivers in company vehicles, a Coast fuel card helps you control fuel spend across your fleet, anywhere Visa is accepted.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the 2026 IRS mileage rate?

    The 2026 IRS mileage rate for business is 72.5 cents per mile before July 1, 2026 and 76 cents from July 1. Medical or moving is 20.5 cents, then 23.5 cents. Charitable stays at 14 cents.

  • What is the 2025 mileage reimbursement rate?

    The 2025 mileage reimbursement rate is 70 cents per mile for business, 21 cents for medical or moving, and 14 cents for charitable. Switch the calculator’s tax year to 2025 to use these rates, which helps if you are finishing a 2025 return or checking last year’s miles.

  • What changed between the 2025 and 2026 rates?

    Between the 2025 and 2026 rates, the business rate rose from 70 cents in 2025 to 72.5 cents through June 30, 2026, then to 76 cents from July 1 after a mid-year IRS increase.

  • How do you calculate mileage reimbursement?

    To calculate mileage reimbursement, multiply the miles by the IRS rate for that period. The calculator above does it for you.

  • Can I use this if I'm the one getting reimbursed?

    Yes. If you are the one getting reimbursed, enter your work miles and the calculator shows the amount at the IRS rate. Self-employed drivers can use it to estimate their deduction too.

  • Can I use this to calculate fuel costs?

    No. This calculator estimates mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate, not fuel costs. To control fuel spend across a fleet, a Coast fuel card works anywhere Visa is accepted.

  • Do employers have to reimburse mileage?

    Employers are not required to reimburse mileage under federal law for most private businesses, but some states do require it, including California, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Reimbursing at or below the IRS rate under an accountable plan helps keep it tax-free.

  • How does Coast help fleets manage vehicle costs?

    Coast is expense management for construction, trades, and transportation fleets. Its fuel card and corporate card work anywhere Visa is accepted, with controls that help prevent overspend.