Does the IRS mileage rate cover my car?
IRS rate vs your real cost a mile.
Paid for 10,000 business miles
$7,600 a year
- Business miles
- 10,000
- IRS rate
- 76 cents
- July to December 2026
- A month
- $633
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Change the cost
10,000 business miles. IRS rate 76 cents (July to December 2026).
| Period | Cents a mile | For 10,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| July to December 2026 | 76 | $7,600 |
| January to June 2026 | 72.5 | $7,250 |
| 2025 | 70 | $7,000 |
What this cannot tell you
Not tax advice. Rules differ for employers and the self-employed.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ
Sources: EPA ratings. EIA gas price. AAA, Your Driving Costs 2026. KBB used values.
IRS rate: IRS standard mileage rates, July 1 to December 31, 2026.
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