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 rare mo

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The IRS pauses e-filing every year for maintenance. Here are the key dates for the 2025 e-file shutdown, what still works while it's offline, and why the shutdown is not a tax filing deadline.