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2026 IRS Mileage Rate Change: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Quick answer: For 2026, the IRS business standard mileage rate is **72.5 cents per mile from January 1 to June 30, and 76 cents per mile from July 1 to December 31. Because the rate changed mid-year, you must split your mileage log by date and apply each rate to the correct half of the year to claim the full deduction. Key takeaways - Business mileage rate: 72.5¢ (Jan 1–Jun 30) and 76¢ (Jul 1–Dec 31, 2026). - The IRS raised the rate mid-year to reflect rising fuel costs — a r

Paul Belshaw
4 days ago3 min read


Why Small Business Owners Should Have a Board of Advisors
Running a business can feel lonely. You make decisions about money, taxes, employees, customers, growth, and risk. That is a lot for one person to carry. A Board of Advisors can help. A Board of Advisors is a group of trusted people who help guide your business. They can give advice, share ideas, ask good questions, and help you make better choices. This strategy is not just for large companies. Small businesses, contractors, service businesses, consultants, family-owned busi

Paul Belshaw
May 193 min read
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