Auto Mileage Rates
Taxpayers are allowed to use the standard mileage rates in lieu of tracking actual automobile expenses for business, charitable and medical purposes. The rates are updated at least annually. The rates for 2017 and 2018 are as follows:
Cents per mile 2019 2020
Business and unreimbursed employee expenses 58.0 57.5
Charitable travel 14.0 14.0
Medical travel 20.0 17.0
There are specific documentation requirements when claiming deductions for automobile expenses. See my article on “Keeping Adequate Records” for more information.
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