Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

IRS increases the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating vehicles for business purposes in 2025.

Generally, businesses can choose to calculate the actual cost of using their vehicle for business, rather than using the standard mileage rates. Using the actual expense method requires meticulous record-keeping of all vehicle-related expenses throughout the year, and a mileage logbook is essential for tracking these costs accurately.

Alternatively, businesses can use the business standard mileage rate to determine their deduction. The deduction is calculated by multiplying the standard mileage rate by the number of business miles traveled. Beginning January 1, 2025, the standard mileage rate is 70 cents per mile driven for business use, up 3 cents from 2024. This approach simplifies recordkeeping and covers costs like maintenance, gas, and insurance.

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