Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about mileage deductions and our app.

General Mileage Questions

The IRS adjusts mileage rates periodically to reflect the costs of operating a vehicle. It's crucial to use the correct rate for the specific tax year.
2025 Standard Mileage Rates
  • 70 cents per mile for business use.
  • 21 cents per mile for medical or moving purposes (for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces).
  • 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.
Recent Historical Rates (per mile)
  • 2024: Business: 67¢, Medical/Moving: 21¢, Charitable: 14¢
  • 2023: Business: 65.5¢, Medical/Moving: 22¢, Charitable: 14¢
  • 2022 (July-Dec): Business: 62.5¢, Medical/Moving: 22¢, Charitable: 14¢
  • 2022 (Jan-June): Business: 58.5¢, Medical/Moving: 18¢, Charitable: 14¢
  • 2021: Business: 56¢, Medical/Moving: 16¢, Charitable: 14¢

For a complete history or further details, please refer to the official IRS website.

No, the cost of commuting between your home and your main or regular place of work is a personal expense and is not deductible.

You can calculate your vehicle deduction using either the standard mileage rate or the actual expense method.
  • Standard Mileage Rate: A simplified method where you deduct a set amount (e.g., 70 cents in 2025) for every business mile you drive. This rate includes costs like gas, oil, insurance, depreciation, and maintenance. You can still deduct business-related parking fees and tolls separately.
  • Actual Expense Method: This method involves tracking and deducting the actual costs of operating your car for business. This includes gas, oil, repairs, tires, insurance, registration fees, licenses, and depreciation. You must allocate these costs between business and personal use based on the miles driven for each.
If you want to use the standard mileage rate for a car you own, you must choose to use it in the first year the car is available for use in your business. In later years, you can then choose to use either method.

The IRS requires you to keep timely and accurate records to substantiate your deduction. For each trip, you should record:
  • The date of the trip.
  • Your starting point.
  • Your destination.
  • The purpose of the trip (e.g., "Client Meeting," "Supplies Pickup").
  • The vehicle's starting and ending odometer readings.
  • The total mileage for the trip.
You also need to record the total miles you drove during the year for business, commuting, and other personal purposes.

About StandardMileage.com

Our app simplifies the process of tracking your mileage for tax purposes. It allows you to easily log all the required information for each trip, including date, purpose, and mileage. At the end of the year, you can generate a detailed report that meets IRS requirements, making tax time much less stressful.

Yes, we take data security very seriously. All your mileage data is stored securely and is accessible only to you. We use industry-standard practices to protect your information.

Yes, our application allows you to manage and track mileage for multiple vehicles. You can easily switch between vehicles when logging trips and generate separate reports for each one.