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Benzinga
Benzinga
Business
Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee

IRS Raises 2026 Mileage Deduction To 76 Cents Per Mile as Higher Gas Prices Drive First Midyear Adjustment in Four Years

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The IRS raised the optional business mileage rate to 76 cents per mile from 72.5 cents for eligible travel on or after July 1, giving self-employed workers and businesses a larger deduction as fuel costs remain elevated.

IRS Broadens Relief Beyond Business Drivers

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