IRS Increases Mileage Rate for 2026: What Business Owners Need to Know

IRS Increases Mileage Rate for 2026: What Business Owners Need to Know

IRS Increases Mileage Rate for 2026: What Business Owners Need to KnowChristi L Rains

The IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for 2026 effective July 1. Learn what this mid‑year change means for business owners, how it affects deductions, and why now is the perfect time to review your mileage‑tracking process.

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Mileage vs. Fuel: The Vehicle Deduction Mistake That Costs Entrepreneurs Thousands

Mileage vs. Fuel: The Vehicle Deduction Mistake That Costs Entrepreneurs Thousands

Mileage vs. Fuel: The Vehicle Deduction Mistake That Costs Entrepreneurs ThousandsChristi L Rains

Many entrepreneurs mistakenly deduct both gas and mileage. Learn when fuel is deductible, how the standard mileage vs. actual expense methods differ, the IRS mileage log requirements, and why tracking business‑use percentage protects your vehicle deduction.

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Entertainment Expenses: Why They’re No Longer Deductible

Entertainment Expenses: Why They’re No Longer Deductible

Entertainment Expenses: Why They’re No Longer DeductibleChristi L Rains

Entertainment expenses are 0% deductible under current IRS rules. Understand what counts as entertainment, how meals are treated, and how to avoid costly audit mistakes.

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Grooming Expenses: What the IRS Really Allows (and Why Most Beauty Costs Aren’t Deductible)

Grooming Expenses: What the IRS Really Allows (and Why Most Beauty Costs Aren’t Deductible)

Grooming Expenses: What the IRS Really Allows (and Why Most Beauty Costs Aren’t Deductible)Christi L Rains

Grooming costs like hair, nails, skincare, and everyday makeup aren’t deductible because the IRS treats them as personal. Learn the strict rules, the narrow exceptions for influencers reviewing products, and how to stay audit‑ready.

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