Mileage Log Calculator

Our Mileage Log Calculator helps you efficiently track and categorize your business, medical, and charity-related driving. This is crucial for maximizing your tax deductions, as the IRS allows taxpayers to deduct eligible mileage at specific rates, which for 2026 are projected to be $0.70 per mile for business, $0.22 per mile for medical, and $0.16 per mile for charity. By accurately logging your trips, you can significantly reduce your taxable income and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.

This calculator determines your total mileage deduction by multiplying the miles driven for each category by its corresponding IRS standard mileage rate. For instance, business miles are multiplied by $0.70, medical miles by $0.22, and charity miles by $0.16. The sum of these individual category deductions then provides your total IRS mileage deduction for the specified period.

Remember to maintain a detailed log with dates, starting and ending odometer readings, destinations, and the purpose of each trip to substantiate your deductions if audited. Avoid combining personal and business trips without clearly delineating the business portion, as this can lead to disallowed deductions. Using a digital log or app can simplify tracking and ensure accuracy, preventing common errors from manual record-keeping.