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

Christi 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

Christi 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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