Estimate your mileage deduction
Choose a tax year, enter your business miles, and estimate a deduction using the applicable IRS business mileage rate.
The IRS revised the 2026 business standard mileage rate effective July 1, 2026.
Rate: $0.725 per mile
Rate: $0.76 per mile
Estimated mileage deduction
$0.00
Based on 0 business miles for 2026
This estimate applies the IRS business standard mileage rate to the business miles entered. It does not calculate your tax refund or final tax liability.
View official IRS standard mileage ratesHow the calculator works
The calculator multiplies the business miles you enter by the IRS business mileage rate for the selected year and period. When the IRS changes the rate during a year, separate mileage inputs are used for each period.
A deduction is not a tax refund
A mileage deduction reduces taxable business income. The estimated deduction shown here is not the amount you receive back as a refund and does not represent your final tax liability.
Only enter business mileage
Enter mileage you have determined is business mileage. Personal driving and ordinary commuting can be treated differently under IRS rules.
Read the gig driver mileage deduction guide →A calculator is only as useful as the mileage behind it
MileLap helps keep route, distance, and trip-classification records organized so you have mileage history to review when tax time comes.
Learn about automatic mileage tracking →Not tax or legal advice
This content is provided for general educational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Mileage deduction rules can vary based on your individual situation. Consult a qualified tax professional or the IRS directly before making tax decisions.
Mileage deduction calculator FAQ
What does this mileage deduction calculator estimate?
It estimates a deduction by multiplying the business miles you enter by the applicable IRS business standard mileage rate for the selected tax year and period.
Why does 2026 have two mileage inputs?
The IRS business mileage rate changed during 2026, so miles driven from January through June and miles driven from July through December use different rates.
Does the estimated deduction equal my tax refund?
No. A deduction reduces taxable business income. Your actual tax liability or refund depends on your complete tax situation.
What mileage should I enter?
Enter mileage you have determined is business mileage. Personal driving and ordinary commuting can be treated differently under IRS rules.
Does this calculator compare the standard mileage method with actual vehicle expenses?
No. This calculator estimates only the standard mileage method. The actual-expense method uses different calculations and recordkeeping.
Does MileLap decide which miles are tax deductible?
No. MileLap helps organize mileage records, but it does not determine the tax treatment of a particular trip.
Keep the mileage behind your estimate organized
Start with your first 40 qualifying trips, then decide whether MileLap fits your delivery work.
