your mileage deduction
For business driving: visiting clients, buying supplies, going to the bank. Commuting from home to a regular workplace doesn't count.
Deduction (72.5¢ per mile)–
Estimated tax savings–
Savings per 100 miles–
2026 IRS standard mileage rate for business: 72.5 cents per mile. You can use the standard rate or your actual vehicle expenses, not both. Keep a mileage log with date, miles and purpose. Self-employed people also lower their self-employment tax.
Estimate, not advice. These results are estimates for planning only, based on 2026 federal rules. They are not tax, legal or financial advice. Your real numbers depend on your full situation.
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