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76 cents per mile 2026: the business mileage rate after July 1
People searching “76 cents per mile 2026” usually want one number: the IRS optional business standard mileage rate for the second half of the year. From July 1 through December 31, 2026, that rate is 76 cents per mile for qualifying business use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck.
Where 76¢ comes from
The IRS published optional standard mileage rates for 2026 in Notice 2026-10 (with Announcement 2026-11). Business and medical/moving rates changed mid-year; the charitable rate stays 14¢ by statute. Confirm current figures on IRS.gov before you file. This page is for record-keeping only — not tax advice.
| Purpose | Jan 1 – Jun 30 | Jul 1 – Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 72.5 cents/mile | 76 cents/mile |
| Medical / qualifying military moving | 20.5 cents/mile | 23.5 cents/mile |
| Charitable | 14 cents/mile all year (statutory) | |
What “76 cents per mile” means for your log
- Apply 76¢ only to business miles driven on or after July 1, 2026.
- Trips before July 1 still use 72.5¢ for business.
- Record the trip date — the rate follows the date, not when you write the log.
- Keep purpose, miles, and (if you use them) start/end so the deduction is supportable.
A spreadsheet that hard-codes one rate for every row will understate or overstate the second half of the year. Prefer a date-aware formula or separate rate columns.
Quick math example
200 business miles on July 10, 2026 → 200 × $0.76 = $152 at the standard rate (before any other adjustments your tax situation requires).
Free log + invoice kit
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